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Roma Advances To UEFA Europa League Semifinals With Dramatic Win Over AC Milan
AS Roma secured their spot in the semi-finals for the fourth consecutive year by defeating AC Milan 2-1 at the Stadio Olimpico, completing a 3-1 aggregate victory.
The game started with Milan trying to control possession and dictate the tempo, but fate seemed to favor Roma early on. Lorenzo Pellegrini’s shot hit the post and fell to Gianluca Mancini, who calmly slotted the ball into the net, doubling Roma’s aggregate lead. Moments later, a breakaway led by Romelu Lukaku saw Paulo Dybala scoring a superb goal, increasing Roma’s advantage and igniting the crowd at the Stadio Olimpico.
However, Roma faced setbacks of their own as Lukaku suffered an injury and Zeki Çelik received a red card for a reckless challenge. Milan tried to capitalize on these opportunities, but their efforts were in vain as VAR denied them a penalty appeal for a possible handball.
As the second half commenced, Milan made tactical changes to push for a comeback, creating pressure with a series of corners. Roma had a chance to seal the game, but goalkeeper Mike Maignan made a crucial save to keep Milan’s hopes alive. With five minutes remaining, Milan managed to score a goal through Matteo Gabbia with a brilliant assist from Leao, setting up a tense finale.
However, Roma remained resolute in defense, holding off Milan’s late surge to secure their place in the semi-finals. The victory keeps Roma’s dream of winning a second European trophy in three seasons alive, showcasing their resilience and determination on the continental stage.
Milan is preparing for a highly anticipated match against Inter Milan in Serie A on Monday. A defeat for Stefano Pioli’s team would hand their rivals the title with five games remaining. On the other hand, Roma will face Bologna on Monday at home, aiming to extend their unbeaten streak in Serie A to eight matches under De Rossi’s management.
