Neil El Aynaoui and Stephan El Shaarawy gave Roma a much-needed first dwelling victory within the Europa League, ending an ideal Midtjylland report.
The Giallorossi had been Serie A leaders, however hadn’t introduced that kind to Europe, the place they misplaced each earlier dwelling fixtures. However, the after 4 wins, lacking Adam Gabriel, Edward Chilufya and Ovie Ejeheri. into the beginning XI after three weeks out and Daniele Ghilardi received his first begin for the membership, which means solely Artem Dovbyk and Angelino had been nonetheless unavailable.
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ROME, ITALY – NOVEMBER 27: AS Roma workforce poses in the course of the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Part MD5 match between AS Roma and FC Midtjylland at Stadio Olimpico on November 27, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photograph by Paolo Bruno/Getty Pictures)
It was the proper begin, as Zeki Celik floated in a cross from the precise for Neil El Aynaoui to brush within the volley from 12 yards, guiding it into the far nook with the precise boot. It was his first purpose for the membership.
Manu Koné sprained his proper ankle throughout an early sort out from Ousmane Diao and tried to remain on, however finally limped off to make method for Bryan Cristante.
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Kevin Mbabu twice sprinted again for well-timed challenges to cease Wesley and Lorenzo Pellegrini going clear, then the captain’s strike was deflected simply large after a Dybala back-heel flick.
After the restart, Mile Svilar smothered a hopeful Osorio try and Matias Soulé noticed his left-foot roller skim the far submit, whereas the goalkeeper received right down to fingertip a low Dybala end out of the far backside nook.
ROME, ITALY – NOVEMBER 27: Lorenzo Pellegrini of AS Roma competes for the ball with Kevin Mbabu of FC Midtjylland in the course of the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Part MD5 match between AS Roma and FC Midtjylland at Stadio Olimpico on November 27, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photograph by Paolo Bruno/Getty Pictures)
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Junior Brumado’s header hit the crossbar after a nook, however he was in an offside place anyway on 67 minutes.
Stephan El Shaarawy pressured a tricky save on the close to submit, however Roma started to look drained as the sport wore on and Martin Erlic noticed his ferocious strike charged down.
Bech Sorensen risked an personal purpose along with his odd interception of a Kostas Tsimikas low cross, flicking it onto Bailey’s shin to ricochet large from shut vary.
Roma lastly did double their lead when El Aynaoui received again the ball in midfield and despatched Bailey down the precise, he rolled it throughout for El Shaarawy to brush dwelling comparatively undisturbed from 12 yards.
ROME, ITALY – NOVEMBER 27: Wesley Franca of AS Roma competes for the ball with Kevin Mbabu of FC Midtjylland in the course of the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Part MD5 match between AS Roma and FC Midtjylland at Stadio Olimpico on November 27, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photograph by Paolo Bruno/Getty Pictures)
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Nonetheless, Midtjylland saved them on their toes to the bitter finish, as Aral Simsir received away from the disappointing Wesley and pulled again from the by-line for Paulinho’s angled drive.
El Shaarawy threatened to revive the two-goal cushion moments later, his strike from the sting of the world thumping the crossbar after a give and go along with Bailey.
ROME, ITALY – NOVEMBER 27: Stephan El Shaarawy along with his teammates of AS Roma celebrates after scoring the workforce’s second purpose in the course of the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Part MD5 match between AS Roma and FC Midtjylland at Stadio Olimpico on November 27, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photograph by Paolo Bruno/Getty Pictures)
Roma 2-1 Midtjylland
El Aynaoui 7 (R), El Shaarawy 83 (R), Paulinho 87 (M)
