Como achieved a significant victory against Roma, winning 2-1 at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on March 15, 2026. This match marked Como’s first-ever three successive home victories over Roma in Serie A, a notable achievement for the club.
Donyell Malen opened the scoring for Como with a penalty in the 8th minute, setting the tone for the match. Roma managed to equalize in the second half when Tasos Douvikas found the net in the 59th minute. However, Como responded decisively, with Diego Carlos scoring the winning goal in the 79th minute.
The match saw an attendance of 11,977 fans, who witnessed a competitive game that included two yellow cards for Como and a red card for Roma’s Wesley Franca, who was sent off after receiving a second yellow in the second half.
Como’s head coach, Cesc Fàbregas, praised his team’s resilience, stating that they restored their place in the Serie A top four with this win. Meanwhile, Gian Piero Gasperini, Roma’s head coach, will likely need to reassess his team’s strategies following this defeat.
Donyell Malen’s performance was particularly noteworthy, as he has now scored seven goals in Serie A this season, more than any other player on the Roma squad. Referee Davide Massa officiated the match, which was part of Matchday 29 in Serie A.
As the season progresses, observers will be keen to see how both teams respond to this match, with Como looking to maintain their form and Roma aiming to bounce back from this setback.
