The Serie A outfit may therefore be somewhat of an unknown quantity ahead of tonight’s group-stage clash in M16, but they are certainly not a club that have gone under the radar on the continent over recent years.
Gian Piero Gasperini’s side have often been admired for their attractive playing style that has seen them record three successive third-place finishes in Italy’s top division and reach the knockout stage of European football's elite club competition in each of the last two seasons.
Now, La Dea’s current crop of stars are hoping to continue that success in 2021/22 and there is talent to write about all over the pitch.