AS Roma showed resilience in a friendly against Borussia Dortmund, coming back from a 0-2 deficit to draw 2-2. Julian Ryerson, scorer of one goal, explained how the team stayed positive despite the tough start.
What happened?
After just 10 minutes, Roma was down 0-2 from goals by Paulo Dybala and Bryan Cristante. But the Giallorossi responded with two goals in 16 minutes: Ryerson and Serhou Guirassy turned the game around. "It wasn’t easy to be down so early, but we fought back and tied 2-2 in the first half," said Ryerson.
Why it matters for Roma
The match showed the team’s mentality, able to bounce back from a bad start. Roma finished the 2025 season in third place in Serie A with 73 points (23 wins, 4 draws, 11 losses), winning their last 5 games. The comeback against Dortmund is a positive sign for the new season.
What comes next?
Dortmund now prepares for the Supercup against Bayern Munich, while Roma looks ahead with confidence. Roma’s last official result was a 2-0 win over Verona on May 24, 2026, maintaining a 5-game winning streak.
