Roma kept Real Madrid on their knees for over an hour, but were unable to close out the match, which ended 4-3 in favor of Los Blancos. Gian Piero Gasperini led the Giallorossi team with an aggressive tactic, changing flanks and moving Molina and Dybala to the left, Wesley and Soulé to the right. The idea worked for most of the match, but Real took advantage of the final moment to come back and win.
The match was characterized by an intensity that saw Roma dominate for 60-65 minutes. In that interval, the team showed courageous football and constant pressure, but ultimately lost control of the game. Gasperini received a rating of 6.5, while the most appreciated player was Donyell Malen, who obtained 7.5. The Dutch striker, after a difficult first half, exploded in the second half with a brace in seven minutes, demonstrating his ability to create spaces and put Real's defense in difficulty.
Malen was the star of the evening, but his individual performance was not enough to guarantee the victory. The player used the depth of the pitch and his acceleration to create chances, but the team failed to capitalize. The end result was a regret for a high-level performance that did not bring Roma success.
Among the players who had a bad evening was Nahuel Molina, who received a rating of 5. Deployed on the left wing, the Argentine had difficulties in the build-up phase and made several errors. The decisive moment was the corner in which he failed to contain Rüdiger, which led to Real Madrid's final goal. This episode erased Roma's superiority and ended the match in a negative way for Gasperini's team.
With Real Madrid's victory, Roma remain in a difficult position in the league table, while Real consolidate their leading position. For Roma, the next challenge will be to recover their form and face the next matches with greater confidence. Real Madrid, on the other hand, will be able to count on a result that strengthens their position as favorites for the season.