Match Report – AS Roma v Milan – 18th May 2025
On 19 May 2025 by Gillyowl
Roma 3 – 1 Milan
Roma kept themselves firmly in the hunt for a top-four finish with a solid win against 10-man Milan, who were understandably furious after seeing Santiago Gimenez sent off.
The Rossoneri, still smarting from their Coppa Italia Final loss to Bologna in this same stadium just a few days earlier, faced a tough challenge. They also lost key players like Theo Hernandez, Samuel Chukwueze, Kyle Walker, and Warren Bondo to injury during the game. On the other side, Roma were missing Artem Dovbyk, Paulo Dybala, and Lorenzo Pellegrini, but still managed to secure the victory, which keeps their hopes alive for Champions League qualification, especially after their recent loss to Atalanta.
This match also marked a special moment for Roma and their legendary coach Claudio Ranieri, as it was his last home game before retirement. The fans showed their appreciation with heartfelt banners, and Ranieri was visibly moved, a touching moment for everyone who loves Roma.
Meanwhile, Milan fans, still feeling the sting from the crowd trouble in the Coppa Italia Final, were absent from the stands, choosing to boycott the game as a sign of their disappointment. Despite the challenges, Roma’s resilience and fighting spirit kept them in the race, and fans can look forward to seeing how their team continues to push for that top-four spot.
It was an exciting game that saw Roma take the lead in just under three minutes, thanks to a fantastic corner from Matias Soule that found Gianluca Mancini, who powered a header into the top corner — a real moment of quality to get the Giallorossi going.
Milan pushed hard, with Alex Jimenez testing Mile Svilar early on, drilling a low shot just inches past the near post from the edge of the box. However, things got tougher for the Rossoneri after only 21 minutes when they were reduced to ten men. Santiago Gimenez was caught by VAR for elbowing Mancini during a tussle, and the authorities judged it to be violent conduct. Roma might feel a bit hard done by, especially since a similar incident involving Sam Beukema wasn’t penalized in the Coppa Italia Final against Milan just days earlier. Despite being a man down, Roma held strong and kept their advantage.
Roma doubled their lead with a brilliant direct free kick from Leandro Paredes, catching Maignan off guard at the near post — a goal born from patience and precision. Milan fought to get back into it, with Maignan pulling off a remarkable double save to deny Angelino and then Cristante from close range. But Roma’s resilience paid off when Cristante unleashed a powerful shot from outside the box, leaving the keeper with no chance and sealing a well-deserved victory for the Giallorossi.
