Final result: Roma-Braga 3-0
ROMA
Svilar 6,5 – An evening of ordinary administration between the posts, managed with confidence and personality. The interventions are precise and punctual, demonstrating a growing maturity in commanding the defense and in high exits. His presence transmits tranquility to the back department.
Mancini 7 – A performance of great substance from the Italian centre-back who not only defends with order but also presents himself in the offensive phase with tactical intelligence. He comes close to scoring with a nice right-footed shot from distance and delivers a kissing assist for Pellegrini.
Hummels 6,5 – The German manages every defensive situation with experience until the yellow card which affects his performance. Dal 73′ Beautiful 7 – He came on and sealed the victory with a goal in injury time, immediately proving invaluable.
It’s 7 – Majestic performance from the central defender who concedes nothing to the opposing attackers. Precise in closing, punctual in defensive readings and proactive in the setting phase with millimetric throws.
Abdulhamid 7,5 – The Saudi full-back confirms his excellent form. He crowned a high-level performance with the 2-0 goal that virtually closed the match, always appearing proactive on the wing.
Pisilli 7 – Precise geometries and great intensity in the middle of the pitch. He manages possession well and fits in at the right times. He leaves to applause after a more than positive performance. From 85′ Le Fee sv
Knowledge 7,5 – Absolute master of the midfield, dictates the timing and breaks the game with his accelerations. Impossible to stop him when the ball goes off. He provided the assist for the 2-0 to seal an important performance. With Ranieri he can improve further.
Zalewski 7 – Constant thorn in the side on the left wing. His was the assist for Pellegrini’s lead, a performance of great substance peppered with continuous overlaps.
Sole 6.5 – The Argentine lights up the frontline with high-class play. Only bad luck denies him the joy of scoring. From the 73rd minute El Shaarawy 6.5 – Enters with the right attitude, coming close to scoring several times.
Pellegrini 7,5 – The captain returns to scoring with a performance as a technical and charismatic leader. He hits the crossbar and comes close to scoring a brace several times. Dal 73′ Saelemaekers 6 – Manages the end of the race in an orderly manner.
Dybala 7 – In the first half he is the lighthouse of the Giallorossi’s offensive game with high-class plays. Off after 45′ not due to a physical problem, but to catch his breath and recharge his energy. From the 46th minute Dovbyk 6.5 – He fights for every ball, creating space for his teammates, he also comes close to scoring, but doesn’t find it.
Claudio Ranieri 7.5 – His Roma dominates from the first to the last minute showing brilliant and effective play. He gets all the changes right and manages the group’s energy perfectly. Rebuilding a group coming off a disastrous start to the season was the first objective: they are succeeding. He relaunches himself in the rankings. Playoffs within reach, but against AZ and Eintracht they can attempt to get into the top eight.
