Roma suffered their second defeat of the 2025/26 Serie A season as Inter pulled off a slim 1-0 win in Saturday’s traditional on the Stadio Olimpico. Gian Piero Gasperini’s facet slumped to their fifth consecutive dwelling loss to the Nerazzurri, dropping to 3rd within the desk.
The Giallorossi headed into the worldwide break in excessive spirits after profitable three league matches on the trot. Nevertheless, Inter have been a thorn in Roma’s facet for years, and tonight’s recreation couldn’t have began any worse for the capital-based giants.
Certainly, Ange-Yoan Bonny broke the impasse after solely six minutes, placing Inter in entrance after Roma’s failed offside lure. Little did anybody know that it might be the ultimate rating. But, the Giallorossi couldn’t beat Yann Sommer tonight regardless of creating a number of promising possibilities.
Star forwards Paulo Dybala and Artem Dovbyk wasted the most effective alternatives for the house facet after the break, leading to Roma’s second defeat in 4 dwelling league outings this season. It was additionally Roma’s eighth loss throughout their final ten top-flight encounters in opposition to Inter, as we study our Giallorossi participant scores.
Roma (3-4-2-1)
Mile Svilar – 7/10
Although he might’ve maybe reacted higher to disclaim Bonny in that fateful sixth minute, the Roma shot-stopper made 4 saves in a while to maintain his facet within the recreation till the ultimate whistle.
Evan Ndicka – 5/10
The Ivorian center-back misplaced observe of Bonny for the objective and struggled to deal with the Frenchman’s power and tempo all through the sport. Not certainly one of his most spectacular nights on the Olimpico by any stretch of the creativeness.
Gianluca Mancini – 8/10
In contrast to Ndicka, the Italian star was nothing wanting excellent, holding Lautaro Martinez quiet for over 60 minutes. Certainly, he didn’t put his foot unsuitable tonight.
Mario Hermoso – 6/10
His poor positioning allowed Bonny to remain on facet for the objective. Regardless of enhancing as the sport went on, he by no means absolutely satisfied and appeared susceptible below stress.
Wesley – 5/10
Pressured to play on the left on account of Angelino’s absence, the Brazilian couldn’t adapt to the brand new function, whereas Denzel Dumfries’ blistering tempo usually gave him a headache defensively.
Manu Kone – 8/10
One of many uncommon shining lights within the Roma shirt this night, Kone launched Dybala in house with a defense-splitting tempo, but La Joya lacked composure to beat Sommer from a number of yards out.
Bryan Cristante – 6/10
His close-range header flew simply over the bar shortly after Inter’s opener. Nevertheless, that was his solely attacking contribution in an in any other case unconvincing efficiency from the Roma stalwart.
Zeki Celik – 6/10
The Turkish wingback had an honest probability to attract Roma degree, however he fluffed his strains, sending his close-range shot into the facet netting. He at the least dealt nicely with Federico Dimarco.
Matias Soule – 5/10
A near-anonymous efficiency from Roma’s finest participant this season! Saved quiet by Alessandro Bastoni, the Argentine starlet struggled to make an affect within the ultimate third.
Lorenzo Pellegrini – 7/10
The Italian midfielder was arguably Roma’s most inventive participant tonight, usually making an attempt to separate Inter’s backline open with a intelligent ball.
Paulo Dybala – 6/10
His set-piece deliveries ceaselessly brought about havoc inside Inter’s penalty space. Nevertheless, a participant of his high quality ought to’ve carried out higher in that scenario.
Substitutes
Artem Dovbyk – 4/10
Jan Zilkowski – 5/10
Leon Bailey – 5/10
Tommaso Baldanzi – 5/10
Evan Ferguson – N/A
