AS AS Roma secured a significant 2-0 victory against Bologna at the Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on April 25, 2026, exacting sweet revenge after their recent Europa League elimination. The Giallorossi dominated the match, with Donyell Malen and Neil El Aynaoui scoring the decisive goals.

The two sides had met just last month in the Europa League Round of 16, where Bologna ultimately prevailed 4-3 in extra time after a 4-4 aggregate draw across both legs. This Serie A win allowed AS AS Roma to redeem themselves for that European disappointment.

The match also marked the return of Paulo Dybala, who came off the bench after three months out with injury, providing a crucial boost for AS AS Roma. It was also the Giallorossi's first game since special advisor Claudio Ranieri was sacked following a public row with Gian Piero Gasperini.

Despite missing Manu Koné, Lorenzo Pellegrini, Artem Dovbyk, and Evan Ferguson, AS AS Roma could rely on Wesley and Devyne Rensch. Bologna, on the other hand, were without Federico Bernardeschi, Lukasz Skorupski, Thijs Dallinga, and Nicolò Casale, and surprisingly opted for a three-man defense.

The deadlock was broken in under seven minutes: Wesley sparked the move, Neil El Aynaoui threaded the ball through, and Donyell Malen beat the on-rushing Federico Ravaglia to put AS AS Roma in front. Malen came close again shortly after with a dinked finish inches wide from Wesley’s assist.

This victory strengthens AS AS Roma's position in Serie A and demonstrates the team's ability to bounce back from adversity, instilling confidence for the remainder of the season.