Roma Return to Olimpico: Fast Start & Anticipation

Roma finished their year 2025 perfectly. Monday evening, the Giallorossi dominated Genoa (3-1) at the Stadio Olimpico and took advantage of this success to recover 4th place in Serie A with 33 points, passing Juventus again.

n

This poster had a particular taste with the return of Daniele De Rossi to Rome, for the first time as an opponent on the Genoese bench. The reception lived up to the character, between songs and applause, then a standing ovation at the time of his exit. But once the match started, Gian Piero Gasperini’s Roma left no room for feelings.

n

Everything was decided in half an hour, with an efficiency rarely seen this season. Matias Soulé opened the scoring (14th) taking advantage of a defense error, before Manu Koné, the French midfielder, doubled the lead straight away (19th) after a collective action concluded at close range. In the 31st minute, Ferguson hit the nail on the head with a ball pushed back by Sommariva.

n

Genoa saved the honor at the end of the match thanks to Ekhator (87th), but without ever really worrying Roma already looking towards their next meeting, against Atalanta.

Marcus Cole

Marcus Cole is a senior football analyst at Archysport with over a decade of experience covering the NFL, college football, and international football leagues. A former NCAA Division I player turned journalist, Marcus brings an insider's understanding of the game to every breakdown. His work focuses on tactical analysis, draft evaluations, and in-depth game previews. When he's not breaking down film, Marcus covers the intersection of football culture and the communities it shapes across America.

Leave a Comment