Serie A
Match Report
Kick-off
Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Venue
Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi
Competition
Serie A

Match Report

Match Report: Hellas Verona vs AS Roma

The final whistle has blown at the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi, and AS Roma have secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Hellas Verona in the 38th and final round of the Serie A regular season. This win will undoubtedly have significant implications for the standings, as teams jockey for position in the league table.

The Serie A regular season has been a long and grueling campaign, with 38 rounds of intense competition testing the mettle of each team. As the season drew to a close, every match took on added importance, with teams fighting for European qualification, safety from relegation, or simply to finish the season on a high note. For Hellas Verona and AS Roma, this match was an opportunity to end the season with a win and potentially impact the final league standings.

Hellas Verona, playing in front of their home crowd at the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi, opted for a 3-5-2 formation, with Lorenzo Montipò in goal and a back three of Victor Nelsson, Andrias Edmundsson, and Nicolás Valentini. The midfield five consisted of Rafik Belghali, Jean Daniel Akpa-Akpro, Sandi Lovrić, Abdou Harroui, and Martin Frese, while Tomáš Suslov and Kieron Bowie led the attack. Despite their best efforts, Hellas Verona were unable to break down the AS Roma defense and ultimately fell short.

AS Roma, on the other hand, chose a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Mile Svilar in goal and a back three of Gianluca Mancini, Daniele Ghilardi, and Mario Hermoso. The midfield four consisted of Zeki Çelik, Bryan Cristante, Niccolò Pisilli, and Devyne Rensch, while Matías Soulé and Paulo Dybala played behind lone striker Donyell Malen. This setup allowed AS Roma to control the tempo of the match and ultimately secure the 2-0 win.

The Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi, with its passionate and dedicated fans, provided an electric atmosphere for this crucial Serie A match. The home supporters were eager to see their team finish the season on a high note, but it was not to be, as AS Roma's superior performance earned them the three points. With this win, AS Roma will be looking to build momentum heading into their next campaign, while Hellas Verona will be focusing on regrouping and preparing for the challenges that lie ahead.

As the Serie A regular season comes to a close, teams will be taking stock of their performances and looking to the future. The final league standings will have a significant impact on the upcoming season, with European qualification and relegation still to be decided. For Hellas Verona and AS Roma, this match was an important conclusion to the season, and they will both be looking to learn from their experiences and come back stronger in the future. With the 2-0 win, AS Roma have ended their season on a positive note, and they will be eager to carry this momentum forward into their next campaign.

Events

  1. Nicolás Valentini
    35'
  2. Sandi Lovrić
    45+1'
  3. 46'
    D. GhilardiJ. Ziolkowski
  4. 46'
    N. PisilliN. El Aynaoui
  5. Nicolás Valentini
    50'
  6. Nicolás Valentini
    50'
  7. 54'
    Jan Ziółkowski
  8. 56'
    D. MalenP. Dybala
  9. T. SuslovA. Bella-Kotchap
    58'
  10. S. LovricAl Musrati
    58'
  11. M. FreseD. Bradaric
    70'
  12. A. HarrouiA. Sarr
    70'
  13. 71'
    Jan Ziółkowski
  14. 72'
    M. SouleS. El Shaarawy
  15. 73'
    Substitution 4M. Kone
  16. 84'
    D. MalenR. Vaz
  17. R. BelghaliI. Vermesan
    86'
  18. 90'
    S. El ShaarawyP. Dybala

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