Roma strengthened their European push with a 2-1 comeback win over Como at the Olimpico, avenging their first-leg defeat. Claudio Ranieri’s men struggled in the first half but turned things around in the second, thanks to decisive changes from the bench.
The match started with Como’s attacking trio of Diao, Paz, and Strefezza causing problems for the hosts. Despite Roma trying to control possession, the visitors struck first just before half-time. Perrone delivered a perfectly weighted pass to Da Cunha, who outpaced Mancini and slotted past Svilar with confidence, stunning the home crowd.
Recognizing the need for a tactical shift, Ranieri made two key substitutions at the break, bringing on Saelemaekers and Dovbyk for Shomurodov and Pellegrini. The Belgian winger, who had already impressed against Monza, wasted no time making an impact, scoring the equalizer after linking up with Dybala and Celik. His shot took a deflection off Goldaniga, leaving Butez with no chance.
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Moments later, a crucial turning point came when Kempf, already on a yellow card, fouled Dybala and was sent off, leaving Como down to ten men. Roma capitalized immediately, with Dovbyk netting the winner. The Ukrainian striker latched onto a precise pass from Rensch, who had been brilliantly set up by Cristante.
Como had one last opportunity to rescue a point, with Vojvoda pulling off a fantastic dribble before striking the post. However, Roma held firm to secure another crucial win, keeping them firmly in the race for a European spot. The struggles of the early season now seem a distant memory, as Ranieri’s team continues to build momentum towards a bright future.
