Roma are experiencing their best moment of the season. Under the guidance of Claudio Ranieri, the team has put doubts behind it and is now firmly in the fight for the European places. Their latest display was an emphatic 4-0 win over Serie A's bottom club Monza at Rome's Stadio Olimpico. The result gave the Giallorossi their third consecutive league win and maintained an unbeaten run that stretches back to December 15.
Absolute Dominance From The Start
From the opening whistle, Roma made it clear that they wanted the three points. Despite making some rotations, with Paulo Dybala and Koné starting on the bench, the capital team showed a clear superiority against a Monza side that could barely contain the home attacks.
The first blow came early. Just ten minutes in, Alexis Saelemaekers opened the scoring with a great shot from the edge of the box. The Belgian took shape and unleashed a curling shot that left the goalkeeper with no chance, a goal reminiscent of Dybala's style.
Roma's dominance did not stop there. They controlled possession, pressed high and prevented any attempt at a Monza reaction. On the half-hour mark, it was 2-0. Matias Soulé broke down the flank, left his marker in the way and sent in a perfect cross for Eldor Shomurodov, who headed home to extend the lead.
A Second Half Without Overhangs
With the game practically settled, Roma did not slow down in the second half. Ranieri adjusted some pieces, but the intensity and control of the game were maintained. Monza, lacking ideas and resources, hardly troubled the home defense.
The tranquility allowed the Romanistas to look to extend their lead without too much pressure. Angeliño, a Spanish winger who has been playing an increasingly important role in recent matches, took advantage of a pass from Bryan Cristante and scored with a powerful left-footed shot at the far post, sealing his third goal of the season.
To cap off the victory, Cristante was once again in the spotlight, this time as the scorer. In the 87th minute, the midfielder headed in a corner kick taken by Dybala, who had come on minutes earlier. That final 4-0 scoreline reflected Roma's superiority and made it clear that the team is still on the rise.
From the Crisis to the Fight for Europe
Roma's momentum contrasts with the difficult situation they went through months ago. During the first part of the season, the team found itself in a crisis that generated concern among the fans. However, the arrival of Ranieri brought stability and positive results.
The current run of form is proof of this. With three consecutive victories and without defeat since December, the Romanians have climbed to ninth place in Serie A. Now, with 40 points, they are just two points away from the European places and nine from the Champions League zone, a goal that until recently seemed unattainable.
The good moment also comes at a key time, as Roma prepares to face Athletic Club in the round of 16 of the Europa League. With confidence soaring and a team that is in top form, the Italians arrive with solid arguments to compete in the continental tournament.
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A Clear Message to Your Rivals
The resounding victory over Monza not only boosts the team's confidence, but also sends a clear message to their Serie A rivals. With Ranieri at the helm, Roma have regained their identity and shown that they can compete at the highest level.
The next challenge will be to maintain this positive momentum in the coming matches. If the team continues to score points and show the same level as in the last few games, qualification for European competitions will no longer be a dream and will become an achievable goal.
Roma has woken up and seems ready to fight for everything.
