Series A
6:45 p.mMay 24, 2026
Regular season – 38
Marcantonio Bentegodi Stadium
Referee: Simone Sozza, Italy
Hellas Verona
AS Roma
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0.77
Expected Goals (xG)
3.36
Passing by
205 (75%)
Accurate passes
511 (88%)
Lineup data will be available 1 hour before kick-off
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 secured a 2-0 win at Hellas Verona to consolidate third place, with a penalty from Dries Malen and a goal from Stephan El Shaarawy sealing victory despite the home side’s numerical disadvantage.
Roma arrived at the Estadio Marcantonio Bentegodi in excellent form, riding a five-match winning streak. The visitors finished third in Serie A with 73 points from 38 games. Verona, on the other hand, were in 19th place with just 21 points and were in desperate need of points to fight off relegation. The contrast in quality and drive was evident from the start.
Roma dominated possession on the kickoff and controlled the ball 67 percent of the time. Verona struggled to get a foothold in midfield. The defensive structure of the home team was under constant pressure in the first 35 minutes.
The first real incident came in the 35th minute when Nicolas Valentini received a yellow card. Lovric followed suit with a booking in the 45th minute. Verona’s discipline was crumbling under Roma’s relentless attacking play.
Then came the decisive moment. In the 50th minute, Valentini received a second yellow card and was sent off. Verona was reduced to ten men. The red card ended any hopes of a Verona comeback. Rome’s numerical advantage became overwhelming.
In the second half, Roma immediately took advantage of their extra man. In the 56th minute, Dries Malen advanced to convert a penalty. Malen’s spot-kick was clinical and gave Roma a deserved lead. The goal came from Verona’s inability to maintain discipline.
Roma controlled the rest of the match with ease. Paulo Dybala orchestrated the game very well from midfield, creating chances and setting up teammates. His performance obtained a grade of 8.9. Dybala completed two assists during the match, showing his creative brilliance.
Verona goalkeeper Lorenzo Montipò made five saves to keep the scoreline respectable. Despite the deficit, Montipò has had an admirable performance with a rating of 8.3. His efforts prevented the score from becoming embarrassing.
Rome’s dominance was reflected in statistics. The visitors registered a total of 19 shots compared to Verona’s eight. Roma managed seven shots on target while Verona managed just three. The expected goals told the story: Roma 3.36, Verona 0.77.
In the 90th minute plus three, El Shaarawy added a second goal to seal the victory. The substitute took a loose ball and finished decisively. Roma’s passing accuracy of 88 percent demonstrated their control throughout.
The result means Roma maintain their challenge for the title race. Verona’s struggles continue near the relegation zone. The gap between third and 19th was brutally exposed this evening.
