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Roma finally ended their lengthy run without an away win, clinching three crucial points at the very stadium where they last celebrated a road victory in April. The Giallorossi overcame Lucca’s opener with two second-half penalties from Pellegrini and Dovbyk, sealing a 2-1 victory over Udinese.
Manager Ranieri, with an eye on the upcoming Europa League clash against Eintracht Frankfurt, rotated heavily, handing starts to new signing Rensch on the right, Pisilli in midfield, and Baldanzi in the attacking midfield role. Meanwhile, stars like Dybala and Paredes began the game on the bench. Udinese, under coach Runjaic, deployed a 3-5-2 formation, pairing Lucca and Thauvin up front.
Roma started brightly, creating early chances through Rensch and Pisilli, but it was Udinese who struck first. In the 38th minute, a dangerous free-kick from Lovric found Lucca, who controlled the ball with his chest and unleashed a thunderous strike under the crossbar. The Giallorossi had a potential equalizer disallowed for offside just before halftime, leaving them trailing at the break.
In the second half, Roma came out with renewed intensity. At the 50th minute, Pellegrini attempted a lob inside the box, but Kabasele’s hand blocked it, resulting in a penalty. Pellegrini confidently converted, bringing the game level. The decisive moment came in the 64th minute: Sava fouled El Shaarawy in the box during a Roma attack, and Dovbyk stepped up to coolly slot home the penalty, completing the comeback.
Despite Udinese’s efforts to press for an equalizer, Roma’s defense stood firm, while Zalewski and Shomurodov came close to adding a third for the visitors. The final whistle marked a vital win for the Giallorossi, who now shift their focus to their critical European showdown.
