Inside clash of styles Facing Roma and Real Sociedad for the first time in history (2-0), José Mourinho prevailed, starting from a solid defensive frame, knocking out a failed Real and taking two hits from the locals.
Roma put the draw on track by showing what this team is. A team that feels comfortable off the ball, is very solid on defense and looks to Dybala as soon as possible to create all the danger. All this is a absolute mastery of standing pieces this once again served ‘giallorossi’ to keep the togetherness on track.
The game started with a lot of doubt and mistake, but just when Real started to burn fuel, it found itself between the lines on the rhombus that formed. Zubimendi, Merino, Illarramendi and Silva, Roma struck the first blow and scored the home mark. Which is a quick pass dybalaOf course, he ruled the perch.
‘Jewel’ picked up the ball meters away from Rico’s left wing profile. The Argentinean recovered himself and waited for the perfect moment to put the ball on the pitch. Ibrahimpunching a hole with a hip trick to get the center that ends up just the way she wants Shaarawy In the far outpost, he caused the private Roman Coliseum to explode.
The goal was very emotional for a Spanish team that was about to concede a second goal within a minute. A mistake by Remiro At the exit of the ball, the guest fans were stunned.
Mourinho’s plan worked, a game that developed as he wanted after the goal. ordered ‘giallorosso’ setgives up possession and is very vertical with El Shaarawy due to the left-handed profile.
The absolute seriousness of ‘Loba’ on the defensive is stopping the inmates. kubo and making Real’s ownership vicious, with Silva being the most outstanding player of the visitors. It’s a controversial match, but with the feeling that Roma are in control and they can create chances if they put pressure on it.
He actually took it just before the break. A new bug by Remiro refrozen Real. This time clearer, more serious. Abraham suppressed and complicated the distance of the rook, bouncing directly on Dybala’s head, but too strong to direct the ‘Gem’ headshot into an empty rook.
Real came out strong in the second half. willing to recover from the setback of the first goal as soon as possible. Forcing Rui Patricio to flex to the max, Rico’s long-range shot, although the best option to level the game in these moments of local confusion, created problems in Roma’s defensive structure.
Mourinho’s squad rebuilt and the scenario is repeated. Roma refused, forming a defensive bloc as Matic and Cstando put out fires in the middle of the pitch and Smalling, Mancini and Kumbulla prevailed in the lead.
Roma felt comfortable knowing they would enjoy an event like this. Belotti hit a teamin a recent show, these Romans are very clear about their plans and playstyle.
Alguacil sought to collect resourceful pieces that could destroy the Roman defensive framework, and Oyarzabal, Brais Mendez and Cho. Real improved, Merinos had a very clear chance in the small area but it was not enough.
In fact, the Basque team paid dearly for the event when Roma knocked them out three minutes before the game was over. It did so with another house brand move. Dybala threw a perfect ball from the corner and Kumbulla flew into the far post. Mourinho won his first chess game against Alguacil.
— Data sheet:
2 – Rome: Rui Patricio; Llorente (Kumbulla, m.46), Smalling, Mancini; El Shaarawy (Spinazzola, m.61), Matic, Cristante, Karsdop; Pellegrini (Wijnaldum, m.61), Dybala (Bove, m.88); Abraham (Belotti, m.61).
0 – Royal Society: I remind; Gorosabel (Sola, m.83), Zubeldia, Le Normad, Rico; Illarramendi (Brais, m.75), Merinos, Zubimendi, Silva (Turrientes, m.83); Sorloth (Sorloth, m.67) and Kubo (Cho, m.75).
targets: 1-0, art.13: El Shaarawy; 2-0, m.87: Kumbulla.
Judge: S. Scharer. Showed a yellow card from Roma to Matic (m.94); and for Zubeldia (m.71) and Oyarzábal (m.94) from Real Sociedad.
events: The first match of the Europa League Round of 16 was played at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.