Series A
7:45 p.mFebruary 22, 2026
Regular season – 26
Olympic Stadium
Referee: Marco Di Bello, Italy
AS Roma
Cremonese
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2.00
Expected Goals (xG)
0.07
Passing by
412 (85%)
Accurate passes
264 (73%)
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99
G
Mile Svilar
6.7
87
d
Daniele Ghilardi
7.2
23
d
Gianluca Mancini
6.9
43
M
Wesley
6.7
M
Bryan Cristante (C)
59′
77′
17
M
Manu Cone
7.5
19
M
Zeki Celik
6.6
F
Lorenzo Pellegrini
59′
97
F
Bryan Zaragoza
7.2
14
F
Donyell Malen
7.6
trainer
Piero Gasperini Gian
1
G
Emil Audero
7.3
5
d
Sebastian Luperto
6.5
55
d
Francesco Folino
6.2
24
d
Filippo Terracciano
6.3
3
M
Giuseppe Pezzella
6.9
32
M
Martin Payero
6.9
29
M
Youssef Maleh
6.2
M
Morten Thorsby
24′ Stumbled
7
M
Alessio Zerbin
6.5
99
F
Antonio Sanabria
6.2
90
F
Federico Bonazzoli (C)
7.3
Substitutes
33
M
Alberto Grassi
27
M
Jari Vandeputte
4
d
Tommaso Barbieri
23
d
Federico Ceccherini
15
d
Matteo Bianchetti
25
d
David Pavesi
16
G
Marc Silvestri
69
G
Nava Tax
F
Milan Đurić
74′ Replaced by G. Pezzellad
Michael Faye
74′ Replaced by A. ZerbinF
Jamie Vardy
63′ Replaced by A. SanabriaM
Warren Bondo
49′ Replaced by M. Payero
Serie A classification – Serie A
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (ranking)
- Relegation – Serie B
AS Roma cruise to a comfortable 3-0 win over Cremonese, boosted by an inspirational performance from Bryan Cristante.
AS Roma put in a big performance at the Stadio Olimpico, securing a comfortable 3-0 Serie A win over a toothless Cremonese side. Bryan Cristante was instrumental, opening the scoring and assisting another, as the Giallorossi extended their impressive form at home.
In this clash, Roma finished fourth in Serie A, aiming to consolidate their place in the Champions League with 50 points. Cremonese, meanwhile, finished 16th with 24 points, desperately seeking points to move away from the relegation zone. Roma’s recent form has shown resilience, in contrast to Cremonese’s struggles.
In the opening exchanges, Roma asserted dominance of possession, dictating the pace from the outset. Cremonese struggled to gain a foothold, often resorting to quick counter-attacks that rarely threatened. His defensive stance was evident from the start.
Despite territorial control, the locals found clear chances with difficulty in the first half. Cremonese midfielder Morten Thorsby received the first booking of the game in the 24th minute for a challenge, highlighting the away team’s commitment to disrupting the game.
Roma had 12 shots on target and had 6 attempts blocked in the first half, highlighting their inability to break the deadlock. Visiting goalkeeper Emil Audero made two crucial saves, ensuring the score remained goalless at the break.
The teams went into the interval goalless, with Roma needing to find a more incisive lead in the final third. Cremonese, on the other hand, would have been content to withstand the initial pressure, hoping to frustrate their rivals.
Roma’s persistence finally paid off in the 59th minute as Bryan Cristante headed home a crucial first goal, connecting with an assist from Lorenzo Pellegrini. This great goal sent the Olympic Stadium into a frenzy and decisively changed the momentum.
Midfielder Neil El Aynaoui was booked for Roma in the 66th minute for a tackle. Later, defender Evan Ndicka doubled Roma’s lead in the 77th minute, rising higher and with a powerful assist from Bryan Cristante. Cristante was proving to be the architect.
The Giallorossi secured victory with a third goal in the 86th minute. Substitute Niccolò Pisilli found the back of the net moments after coming on. This late strike added luster to an already convincing performance, showing Roma’s attacking depth.
Roma’s dominance was reflected in the stats: 58% possession, 23 total shots (5 on target) and an expected goals (xG) figure of 2.0. Cremonese managed just two shots, on goal, and a low xG of 0.07, highlighting their struggles to create.
This decisive victory propels AS Roma further up the Serie A table, consolidating their fourth position with 50 points. For Cremonese, the defeat extends their poor run of form, keeping them precariously close to the relegation zone.
Roma will look to build on that momentum in their next match as they continue their push for European qualification. The Cremonese must regroup quickly, facing an uphill battle to climb out of the bottom half of the league standings in the coming weeks.
