Roma need a perfect run-in to chase Champions League football
Serie A·3 May 2026·45d ago

Roma need a perfect run-in to chase Champions League football

Source: Forza Roma

AS Roma face a crucial final four matches of the season as they attempt to secure Champions League qualification. Currently three points behind Juventus with four games remaining, Roma must win their remaining fixtures while also hoping Juventus slip up. Head coach Gasperini's side face Fiorentina, Parma, a derby against Lazio, and a trip to already-relegated Verona to complete their campaign.

The challenge comes after recent seasons saw inconsistent final-game performances cost Roma dearly. The last time Roma won their final four matches was in 2020 under Fonseca, though those victories came in late July and early August following the Covid-enforced league restart. Former manager Ranieri came close last season with three wins from four, but a defeat to Atalanta ultimately proved decisive in Roma missing out on Champions League football. A perfect run-in remains the only viable path to European football, though the upcoming fixtures present genuine difficulties despite Verona's relegation.

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Roma, per la Champions serve il filotto perfetto: un rush finale che manca dal 2020 - Forzaroma.info Forzaroma.infoI migliori video scelti dal nostro canaleforzaroma news as roma Roma, per la Champions serve il filotto perfetto: un rush finale che manca dal 2020news as romaRoma, per la Champions serve il filotto perfetto: un rush finale che manca dal 2020Getty ImagesDopo la Fiorentina Gasp affronterà il Parma, poi il derby con la Lazio e, infine, la trasferta con un Verona già retrocesso Redazione 3 maggio - 09:47 Mancano quattro gare al termine della stagione e alla Roma serve una mini-impresa per provare ad agguantare il traguardo Champions. Il destino non è interamente nelle mani dei giallorossi che devono sperare in un passo falso della Juventus per poterli raggiungere (ora distano 3 punti) e sorpassarli. Ciò che sarà fondamentale è, in primis, non perdere punti per strada, a partire dalla gara di domani con la Fiorentina. Alla squadra di Gasp serve un filotto di vittorie, ma le ultime annate raccontano di rush finali con qualche incertezza che è poi costata caro. Era il 2020 quando la Roma riuscì a vincere le ultime 4 di campionato, in panchina c'era Fonseca e quella stagione fu fortemente condizionata dal Covid, tanto che i successi in questione arrivarono tra fine luglio e inizio agosto, dopo il riavvio del campionato. Ci andò vicino lo scorso anno Ranieri con 3 vittorie su 4, ma fu proprio la sconfitta con l'Atalanta che impedì ai giallorossi di tornare in Champions. Dopo la Fiorentina Gasp affronterà il Parma, poi il derby con la Lazio e, infine, la trasferta con un Verona già retrocesso. Non sarà una passeggiata, ma è l'unico modo per poter ancora puntare all'Europa che conta.Leggi anche Psg-Bayern e il paragone di Italiano: “È stata come Roma-Bologna di Europa League” Roma Femminile, anche Pizarro festeggia lo scudetto: lo scatto con Greggi © RIPRODUZIONE RISERVATA

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