Entering the Coppa Italia at its last-16 stage, Roma welcome Serie B high-flyers Cremonese to Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday.
Jose Mourinho's men will not only be aiming to book a quarter-final clash with arch-rivals Lazio but are also seeking a slice of revenge for last year's cup defeat to the Grigiorossi.
Europa Conference League winners in 2022 and beaten finalists in UEFA's second-tier tournament last term, the Giallorossi have become renowned for navigating knockout rounds since Jose Mourinho took charge.
Last year's Coppa Italia quarter-final tie with Cremonese, however, did not go to plan, and Roma were unexpectedly eliminated at Stadio Olimpico, losing 2-1 in front of their own fans.
Having been given a bye through the earlier rounds this time, due to their top-eight finish in last season's league table, the capital-city club now return to the Coppa with a game against the very same opponents.
Given Mourinho's undying thirst for silverware, their ultimate aim will be to move clear of current holders Inter Milan and sit alone behind Juventus, who are the only club to have won the Coppa Italia more times than Roma's tally of nine.
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