Roma claimed a solid 4‑2 win over Cagliari at the Olimpico, once again demonstrating their ability to recover in critical moments. After a difficult start, with the elderly Nzola canceling out the Giallorossi's lead with a penalty, Gian Piero Gasperini's team reacted with surprising energy, taking home the victory despite the tiredness accumulated during the season.
The match was characterized by a series of key moments. Lulli celebrated his renewal at the club with a goal and an assist, while Pisilli, Mora and Malen added three more scores, thus guaranteeing the victory. Cagliari equalized on their home pitch thanks to Maldini, but Roma found the strength to score an extended goal, sealing the result. Gasperini's analysis underlined the need to manage fatigue in such a season full of matches, highlighting the importance of resource rotation to maintain competitiveness.
Statistically, Roma dominated possession, reaching 60% and completing 595 passes with an accuracy of 88%. In comparison, Cagliari made 371 passes. The Giallorossi attack concluded 20 times, with eight hits on target, while the guest had a slightly higher percentage of shots on target, with 9 out of 18 total shots. The number of corner kicks was almost balanced, with seven for Roma and eight for Cagliari, and Gasperini's team committed fewer fouls, avoiding yellow cards.
Gasperini also spoke about injury issues, mentioning Dybala's absence and Paulo's recovery difficulty. He expressed hope of being able to integrate Koné and other players in the next matches, but underlined the uncertainty regarding their return. Despite the difficulties, the coach reiterated that the victory is a "merit" for the team, demonstrating their strength and resilience.
With this victory, Roma are closer than ever to the middle of the table, consolidating their position among the contenders for the Champions League. The next match promises to be crucial, as the team will have to continue to manage fatigue and exploit the resources available to maintain the offensive and defensive rhythm that led to the success against Cagliari.