Key Takeaways:
- Roma recorded a 2:0 win over Stuttgart at the Olimpico in the Europa League’s main phase seventh round
- Nicolo Pisilli netted both goals in the 40th and 90th minutes, delivering Roma’s fourth consecutive victory
- Roma now stand on 15 points in 6th position, while Stuttgart remain in 12th on 12 points
Match Summary
Roma continued their impressive run with a disciplined 2:0 success against Stuttgart at the Olimpico stadium, marking their fourth victory in succession in the Europa League’s primary phase seventh round.
The Italian side displayed clinical finishing as Nicolo Pisilli found the target twice – first breaking the deadlock in the 40th minute and later sealing the win in stoppage time. With this result, Roma solidified their presence within the top eight and positioned themselves well for a potential direct qualification to the competition’s round of 16.
LA VINCIAMO NOI CON LA DOPPIETTA DI PISILLI! 💛❤️#RomaVfb #UEL pic.twitter.com/asRMUJGKxJ
— AS Roma (@OfficialASRoma) January 22, 2026
Key Moments
The encounter was evenly contested, with both sides struggling to create clear-cut opportunities. Notably, Stuttgart actually registered more chances, and in the 34th minute, Jamie Leweling forced a sharp save from Mile Svilar.
Six minutes later, Matias Soulé produced an incisive through ball that found Nicolo Pisilli in stride. Pisilli calmly finished to put Roma 1:0 ahead.
Statistical Update
Stuttgart continued to chase an equaliser after the break, with Deniz Undav and Ermedin Demirović threatening, yet Svilar remained unbeaten in goal. In the closing moments, Paulo Dybala orchestrated the decisive move, drawing Pisilli into space for his second finish.
With the final whistle, Roma advanced to 15 points, now occupying 6th place in the Europa League standings. Stuttgart sit at 13th position with 12 points as the competition progresses.
