Key Takeaways:
- Roma secured a 2:1 home win over Midtjylland in the fifth round of the Europa League main stage
- Nadir El Aynaoui netted his first official goal for the club in the seventh minute
- Midtjylland suffered their first defeat after four consecutive victories
Match Overview
Roma recorded a dramatic 2:1 victory against Midtjylland at home in the fifth round of the Europa League’s main stage. This result marked a fourth successive win across all competitions for the Italian side. Meanwhile, the Danish visitors experienced defeat for the first time in this season’s Europa League campaign, having previously celebrated only wins in the group stage.
Triplice fischio allo Stadio Olimpico 🔚
Vinciamo noi con i gol di El Aynaoui e El Shaarawy 👏#RomaMidtjylland #UEL pic.twitter.com/Y1jVdr8tcE
— AS Roma (@OfficialASRoma) November 27, 2025
Key Moments and Scoring Breakdown
The hosts wasted no time in asserting themselves, as Nadir El Aynaoui opened the scoring with a stunning volley in the seventh minute following an assist by Mehmet Zeki Çelik. The goal represented El Aynaoui’s first for Roma in official matches, highlighting a memorable night for the Moroccan.
The drama intensified in the closing stages. Substitute Stephan El Shaarawy doubled Roma’s advantage in the 83rd minute, finishing off a move initiated by fellow substitute Leon Bailey, who provided the decisive cross. Just three minutes later, Midtjylland reduced the deficit as Paulo Victor, himself coming off the bench, capitalised on an assist by Aral Simsir to slot home from close range.
Roma nearly added a third goal in the final moments of regular time when El Shaarawy struck a powerful effort from distance, only for the woodwork to deny him a second goal on the night.
Implications for Group Standings
Despite the defeat, Midtjylland remain in 2nd place with 12 points. Roma’s victory allowed them to climb to 15th place, now sitting on nine points.
| Team | Points | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Midtjylland | 12 | 2nd |
| Roma | 9 | 15th |
