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Roma’s Unbeaten Run Faces Another Test in Midweek Clash With Cagliari
AS Roma face Cagliari on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the Stadio Olimpico in a bid to stretch their unbeaten Serie A start to nine games—their best opening stretch since 2013‑14. Coming off a 3‑3 draw with Napoli, Roma must manage squad rotation amid injuries, with coach Gian Piero Gasperini hopeful to reinstate Paulo Dybala and rely on Matías Soulé’s recent form. Donyell Malen aims to break a three‑game league goal drought after netting three Champions League goals, while the rivalry dates back to a 2‑0 win in February. Referee Ermanno Feliciani will oversee the 20:45 CET kickoff.
Sinners & Saints: Napoli 3, Roma 3
In a roller‑coaster Serie A clash at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Napoli and Roma finished 3‑3 on October 24, 2026. Napoli opened the scoring with a stunning bicycle‑kick from defensive midfielder Frank Anguissa, and later doubled the lead via Scott McTominay’s header. Roma fought back as Matías Soulé and Leonardo Balerdi netted before halftime, pulling level at 2‑2. McTominay restored Napoli’s advantage, but Balerdi’s 89th‑minute header secured a point for the Giallorossi. The article highlights Balerdi’s heroic 32‑minute performance, Soulé’s creativity, and the mixed displays of defenders Gianluca Mancini and Devyne Rensch.
Roma Rescue Point in Dramatic 3-3 Draw With Napoli
In a roller‑coaster Serie A showdown at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Napoli and Roma finish 3‑3 on October 24, 2026. Napoli surge ahead 2‑0 with an overhead kick from André‑Frank Zambo Anguissa and a brace by Scott McTominay, who later caps a late strike to seal a 3‑2 lead. Roma rally, thanks to Matías Soulé’s 69th‑minute curler and Leonardo Balerdi’s first‑goal for the club to equalise, before McTominay’s long‑range blast restores Napoli’s advantage in the dying minutes. The draw keeps Roma unbeaten in Serie A while highlighting both sides’ injury challenges and dramatic end‑to‑end play.
Napoli vs. Roma: Lineups & Game Thread
Roma aim to finally break their historic losing streak at Stadio Maradona as they face Napoli on October 24, 2026. After a shaky start to the season and a recent Champions League wobble, Roma have regained confidence with wins over Genoa and Slovan Bratislava. Napoli, meanwhile, sit on just 10 points from seven Serie A matches, far below their recent Scudetto‑winning form under Allegri. Both clubs have posted their line‑ups on Twitter, setting the stage for a high‑stakes southern derby.
Matchday 8: Napoli vs. Roma
Sinners & Saints: Napoli 3, Roma 3 Roma Rescue Point in Dramatic 3-3 Draw With Napoli Napoli vs. Roma: Lineups & Game Thread Probable Formation: Napoli vs Roma Soulé Has Chance to Shine as Roma Attempts to Exorcise Napoli Demons
Probable Formation: Napoli vs Roma
Roma face Napoli on Saturday with a reshuffled midfield after Lorenzo Pellegrini’s thigh injury sidelines him for at least two months, joining Paulo Dybala, Manu Koné and Mile Svilar on the bench. Bryan Cristante returns to the starting XI, allowing Gasperini to push Niccoló Pisilli into attacking midfield alongside Matías Soulé and Donyell Malen. Emanuele Lulli is favoured at right wing‑back, while the back three of Mancini, Ndicka and Hermoso remains unchanged in front of keeper Gollini.
Soulé Has Chance to Shine as Roma Attempts to Exorcise Napoli Demons
Roma host Napoli on October 24 at Stadio Maradona in a crucial Derby del Sole, with the Giallorossi looking to break a 1‑win‑in‑10 streak against the struggling Serie A ninth‑placed side. After a dominant Champions League win over Slovan Bratislava, Roma rely on backup keeper Pierluigi Gollini, who has kept three clean sheets in Svilar’s absence, and on Matías Soulé, who steps into a creative role after injuries to Dybalo and Pellegrini. Soulé, fresh from his first Argentina cap and boasting seven goals and seven assists last season, could be the key to ending Roma’s eight‑year winless run in Naples.
Gasperini’s Faith in Emanuele Lulli Pays Off as Roma Pursue New Deal
Gian Piero Gasperini’s faith in 19‑year‑old wing‑back Emanuele Lulli is already paying off. After scoring his first professional goal in Roma’s 2‑0 Serie A win over Genoa on October 17, Lulli has featured in five of the first seven league games, impressing with both attack and defence. The club is now negotiating a new contract—rumoured to run until 2031—to lock the homegrown talent into the squad as Roma builds around its academy graduates while eyeing a Champions League return.
Lorenzo Pellegrini Could Miss Two Months With New Thigh Injury
Lorenzo Pellegrini exits Roma’s 4-0 Champions League win over Slovan Bratislava after 51 minutes with a tear to the distal semitendinosus muscle in his right thigh. The injury, confirmed by multiple Italian reports, could sideline the 30‑year‑old midfielder for up to two months, jeopardising Roma’s midfield depth ahead of the upcoming Derby del Sole against Napoli. After a hamstring setback that ended his 2025‑26 season and a turbulent summer contract saga, Pellegrini had just returned to action in a goalless draw with Como and three subsequent matches before this new setback.
Sinners & Saints: Roma 4, Slovan Bratislava
AS Roma dominate Slovan Bratislava 4‑0 in the Champions League on October 20, 2026, delivering their first win of the campaign. Teenage midfielder Niccolò Pisilli shines, scoring his inaugural Champions League goal, captaining the side in the second half, and creating three chances with 18 line‑breaking passes. Mario Hermoso adds a 21st‑minute strike and a second goal, winning six of seven aerial duels. Daniele Ghilardi impresses with a headed assist and a 94% pass completion rate, while Leonardo Balerdi and Nahuel Molina also contribute defensively and with a goal. Gasperini’s cautious approach pays off as Roma register a comprehensive victory at the Stadio Olimpico.
Roma Routs Slovan Bratislava 4-0: Match Highlights
AS Roma dominate Slovan Bratislava 4-0 at the Stadio Olimpico on October 20, 2026, snapping a mixed start to their Champions League campaign. Mario Hermoso opens scoring with a header in the 21st minute, Nahuel Molina adds a second from a Donyell Malen rebound before halftime, and Roma finish strongly with two more goals to secure three points and keep their knockout‑stage hopes alive.
Roma vs. Slovan Bratislava: Lineups & Game Thread
AS Roma face Slovan Bratisgate in a crucial UEFA Champions League Group D match on October 14, 2026, after a 2-0 league win over Genoa that steadied them following a heavy defeat to Real Madrid. With both clubs tied on points—Roma just one point ahead—the game is a must‑win for Gasperini’s side, despite Slovan sitting at the bottom of the 36‑team table. Roma have announced their starting XI, while Slovan’s lineup remains to be confirmed, underscoring the high stakes of this European clash.
Gasperini Previews Slovan Fixture: “Every Match in This Competition Is Difficult”
Gian Piero Gasperini warns AS Roma not to underestimate Slovan Bratislava ahead of their Champions League Group Stage clash on October 20. After a hectic October that saw a 4-3 loss to Real Madrid, a 2-0 win over Genoa and a 0-0 draw at Como, Gasperini stresses every match in the competition is tough and Roma must win to hit the 10‑11 point target for progression. He discusses the potential Castro‑Malen partnership following Santiago Castro’s 50th‑minute winner, and updates on Paulo Dybala’s calf tear, which will keep him sidelined for another two weeks. Roma aim to secure three points at home to stay in the race.
Sinners & Saints: Roma 2, Genoa 0
In certain contexts, the word “redemption” implies the correction of moral failing. While Roma’s loss to Real Madrid last Wednesday didn’t cross any ethical lines, the Giallorossi’s 2-0 win over Genoa yesterday had a redeeming quality. The respective level of quality between Daniele De Rossi’s Grifone side and José Mourinho’s nouveau Galacticos couldn’t be starker, […]
Roma Bounces Back From Real Madrid Defeat With Convincing Win Over Genoa
The Giallorossi came into today’s match bruised from an embarrassing loss to Real Madrid in the Champions League. While the 4-3 loss to José Mourinho’s men was humbling and effectively confirmed that Serie A on the whole still has plenty of work to do to catch up to the best of the best in Europe, […]
Associazione Sportiva Roma vs. Genoa Cricket and Football Club: Lineups & Game Thread
From a life scheduling point of view, the Wednesday to Saturday turnaround between the Champions League and Serie A can be a pain. However, while that minor inconvenience complicates things like running errands, little games, and the like, it may be a blessing in disguise for the Giallorossi. Following their midweek letdown against Real Madrid, […]
Matchday 7: Roma vs. Genoa
Sinners & Saints: Roma 2, Genoa 0 Roma Bounces Back From Real Madrid Defeat With Convincing Win Over Genoa Associazione Sportiva Roma vs. Genoa Cricket and Football Club: Lineups & Game Thread Probable Formation: Roma vs Genoa Gasperini: “We Either Adapt or We Suffer the Consequences”
Probable Formation: Roma vs Genoa
“Kone had an MRI scan, which revealed that he’s suffered a first-degree injury, so it’s not particularly significant. However, he’ll still need to take the required time to recover, and we hope that he’s back in action ahead of the international break. As for Dybala, there’s nothing major of note. He’s suffering from fatigue of […]
Gasperini: “We Either Adapt or We Suffer the Consequences”
With Roma’s epic Champions League collapse against Real Madrid now a good 48 hours behind us, it’s time to stop licking our wounds and focus on the immediate future. While the Genoa Cricket and Football Club can’t hold a candle to the likes of Real Madrid, Saturday’s fixture will still prevent a formidable challenge to […]
Sinners & Saints: Roma 3, Real Madrid 4
Yesterday’s Champions League fixture against Real Madrid was a case study in the extremes of being a Roma fan. What started as a heartwarming reunion between José Mourinho and the Giallorossi faithful ended in absolute heartbreak for Roma supporters, who watched in horror as the club squandered a two-goal lead with seven minutes remaining, winding […]
Three Things We Learned From Roma’s Real Madrid Heartbreak
Well, there’s our first Roma Happened of the season. Where to even start? There was huge anticipation for Wednesday’s game as Real Madrid rolled into town. Finally, for the first time since 2019, Roma got to host a Champions League match again. Not only that, but one against one of the most illustrious teams in […]
Roma Happened: Giallorossi Collapse Late in Heartbreaking Loss to Real Madrid
If, like me, you couldn’t tune in to today’s highly anticipated Champions League clash against Real Madrid at the Stadio Olimpico until the second half and came home to a 1-1 scoreline at the break, you were probably ecstatic. As well as Roma are playing domestically, this is still Real bleeping Madrid we’re talking about—there’s […]
Roma vs. Real Madrid: Lineups & Game Thread
As if the recently completed three-week international break weren’t bad enough, try this on for size: It’s been over a month since Roma’s last Champions League fixture (though I suppose that’s better than aseven-year gap!). While their first foray back into the big dance didn’t go as swimmingly as we hoped, a 1-1 draw against […]
Champions League, MD2: Roma vs. Real Madrid
Sinners & Saints: Roma 3, Real Madrid 4 Three Things We Learned From Roma’s Real Madrid Heartbreak Roma vs. Real Madrid: Lineups & Game Thread Gasperini: “We all need to keep growing.” Across the Romaverse, #239: Roma Contains Como, Mourinho’s Return & More!
Gasperini: “We all need to keep growing.”
Despite Roma’s loss of Mile Svilar prior to the match due to injury and Donyell Malen during it after a red card, the Giallorossi more than held their own this weekend against Como. The 0-0 draw was yet another example of Roma’s ability to meet the moment and the match as it comes to them, […]
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