Roma returns to winning ways in Serie A

Narrow victory ends losing run

Roma regained their balance and secured their first league victory following two consecutive defeats, defeating visiting Como by a solitary goal at the Stadio Olimpico.

Frnaca decides the contest

The capital club owed the win to Brazilian defender Wesley Franca, who scored the match’s only goal in the 61st minute, proving decisive in a tightly contested encounter.

League standings and title ambitions

With the victory, Roma climbed to third place with 30 points, trailing league leaders Inter Milan by three points, sitting one point behind Napoli and two points adrift of second-placed AC Milan.

Roma are dreaming of lifting the Serie A title for the first time since 2001, buoyed by impressive performances since the start of the season.

European boost and defensive strength

Roma had suffered back-to-back league defeats before reviving their momentum in the UEFA Europa League with a convincing 3–0 away win over Celtic.

Franca’s strike was his third league goal of the season, underlining the importance of Roma’s defensive unit under head coach Gian Piero Gasperini, especially as the team continues to cope with attacking injuries and a dip in form affecting Artem Dovbyk, Paulo Dybala and Evan Ferguson.

Best defensive record in 12 years

Having conceded just eight goals, Roma boast the strongest defence in Serie A, marking their best defensive record at this stage of the season in 12 years.

Como’s run ends despite strong start

On the other hand, Como were unable to break their away curse against Roma, having managed just one victory in their previous 13 meetings on Roman soil.

Despite the defeat, the side coached by Spanish manager Cesc Fàbregas are enjoying their best start ever, collecting 24 points from 14 matches, with this loss only their second since August, following their previous defeat to Inter Milan.