Roma took the three points in their last match against Cagliari, with a victory that, although difficult, was decisive for Gian Piero Gasperini's team. The result, 3-1, was guaranteed by two goals from Rodrigo Mora and Malen, despite Daniel Maldini's equalizer shortly before the end. With this victory, the Giallorossi now find themselves one point away from the title, one point behind Inter, who will play their ninth matchday in Venice.
The match was marked by a tense atmosphere and a high number of injuries which forced Roma to resort to youth. Gasperini expressed satisfaction with the team's performance, underlining how the young people made a fundamental contribution. He also highlighted that, despite the residual fatigue from the previous match against Napoli and the difficulty of some players in fully recovering, the entry of Mora and the performances of others gave the strength necessary to win. On the topic of Dybala's absence, Gasperini said that his disappearance is probable, but that the team has shown that it can recover even in the absence of a key player.
For Cagliari, the defeat was a hard blow. Fabio Pisacane expressed disappointment with the final outcome, stating that the players deserved a different result. He recognized that, compared to the last match against Bologna, the team had produced more and had the ideal characteristics to follow the expected game plan. Pisacane also mentioned the importance of the performances of Fadera and Nzola, and commented on the role of Daniel Maldini, who came onto the pitch needing rest after a short period of post-national training. Despite this, he complained that the last twenty minutes of the game were not satisfactory, with the team leaving the game "totally".
The final result leaves Roma in a favorable position, but the team will have to continue to work to maintain competitiveness, especially in view of the upcoming Serie A matches. Meanwhile, Inter, who are one point behind, will have to face their next challenge in Venice, where the pressure to maintain the ranking will be high. Roma, with its latest victory, shows that it is ready to fight for the title, but will have to face the challenges that the calendar and the physical conditions of the players will continue to present.