Match Report: AS Roma V Lecce – 22nd March 2026
On 22 March 2026 by Gillyowl
AS Roma 1 – 0 US Lecce
Roma finally got back to winning ways at the Olimpico, grinding out a 1-0 victory over Lecce and putting an end to that frustrating five-game winless run. Not vintage, sure—but sometimes it’s about heart, resilience, and getting the job done. And that’s exactly what the Giallorossi showed.
After a tough spell that had people questioning momentum—especially following that Europa League disappointment and the pressure of the Champions League race—this was a much-needed response. Lecce might be battling at the bottom, but matches like these can be tricky, and Roma controlled large spells, even if the final ball wasn’t always there.
Wladimiro Falcone had a relatively quiet first half thanks to Roma’s dominance in possession, though chances didn’t come as freely as they should have. Donyell Malen looked the liveliest going forward, bringing urgency and intent, and he came closest with a strike that just sailed over. You could feel he was trying to inject that spark, even if Lecce started to anticipate him a bit.
There was a moment of real excitement when Nicolò Pisilli found the net—only for it to be ruled out due to an offside in the build-up involving Lorenzo Pellegrini. One of those fine margins that just didn’t go Roma’s way… at least not then.
But the key thing? Roma kept pushing, stayed composed, and got the win. Not flashy, but effective—and right now, that’s what matters. The fight for Champions League football is still alive, and if this result can kickstart a bit of rhythm again, who knows where it leads. Forza Roma 💛❤️
Man of the Match
Mario Hermoso
Player of the Month in Serie A
Donyel Malen
The first Roma player to win Player of the Month this season.
