Bologna 0 — 2 Roma

Serie A · 34. Matchday · Matchday 34

Bologna FC 1909BF

#9

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AR

#5AS Roma

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Donyell Malen Neil El Aynaoui

The story

AAS Roma delivered a composed 2-0 away victory at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, consolidating their push for European football with a performance that underlined their superiority over a BBologna side running out of steam. The Giallorossi capitalized on BBologna's defensive frailties—exposed in their recent LLWWL run—to secure a result that keeps them firmly in the European qualification hunt with 61 points. For BBologna, now marooned in 9th with only a +1 goal difference, this defeat effectively ends their slim hopes of continental qualification with just four fixtures remaining. Roma's midfield dominance was the story, with Manu Koné (85 rating) orchestrating proceedings alongside Enzo Le Fée and Neil El Aynaoui, suffocating BBologna's creative outlets. Despite Joaquín Panichelli's 20-goal season, BBologna's attacking impotence was evident as they failed to find a way past Roma's organized structure. The visitors' clinical edge proved decisive in a match where their superiority in quality and stakes translated into three vital points.

Key moments

01First Half Breakthrough: Roma's midfield trio imposed themselves early, with Manu Koné's high-level distribution creating the opening goal that settled nerves and forced Bologna to chase the game
02Panichelli Neutralized: Despite his 20-goal campaign, Bologna's talisman was effectively marked out of dangerous areas by Roma's organized defensive block, limiting clear-cut opportunities
03Sealing the Points: The second goal extinguished Bologna's late rally attempts and secured Roma's third victory in five matches, maintaining momentum in their WDWLW form sequence

Tactical read

Roma's 3-man central midfield (Koné-Le Fée-El Aynaoui, averaging 80+ ratings) completely overwhelmed Bologna's midfield, controlling tempo and denying service to Panichelli. Bologna's inability to adjust tactically—continuing to play through the center against superior numbers—proved fatal. Roma's disciplined defensive shape and transition efficiency exposed Bologna's vulnerability when playing against technically superior opposition.