Dybala shines in Roma's 2–2 draw at Dortmund

Roma drew 2-2 away to Borussia Dortmund in their final pre-season friendly before the start of the new Serie A campaign. Paulo Dybala commented on the performance via social media, saying: "Last match before the start of a new season in Serie A. Beautiful match against a great team in a difficult ground. Everyone did well." The result marked Roma's closing preparation fixture ahead of the 2026-27 league season. Dybala's assessment highlighted the quality of opposition and the conditions at Dortmund's stadium, while acknowledging a collective effort from the squad in a competitive pre-season encounter.

Paulo Dybala delivered a dominant display with goals and assists as Roma won their final warm-up match before the Serie A season opener against Fiorentina, beating Borussia Dortmund in a challenging away fixture. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini will be pleased with the Argentine's performance, though the club continues to pursue a left-winger option in the transfer market. The match served as the dress rehearsal for Roma's top-flight campaign, with Dybala's two-goal advantage putting the Giallorossi in control. Gasperini has had the chance to assess his squad in competitive conditions before the immediate demands of domestic football resume. On social media, ahead of the Serie A opener against Fiorentina, Dybala commented on the team's showing: "Last match before the start of a new season in Serie A. Beautiful match against a great team in a difficult stadium. Everyone played well."

Roma drew 2–2 with Borussia Dortmund in their final pre-season friendly at Signal Iduna Park on 15 August, ahead of their Serie A opener against Fiorentina on 24 August. Paulo Dybala and Bryan Cristante gave Roma a two-goal lead early in the match, but Ryerson and Guirassy equalised for Dortmund to secure a draw. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini will grant the squad three days' rest following their return to Rome. Training at Trigoria will resume on Wednesday morning. The result provided positive signs for Gasperini as Roma prepare for the new campaign.

Roma drew 2-2 away to Borussia Dortmund in their final pre-season friendly before the start of the new Serie A campaign. Paulo Dybala commented on the performance via social media, saying: "Last match before the start of a new season in Serie A. Beautiful match against a great team in a difficult ground. Everyone did well." The result marked Roma's closing preparation fixture ahead of the 2026-27 league season. Dybala's assessment highlighted the quality of opposition and the conditions at Dortmund's stadium, while acknowledging a collective effort from the squad in a competitive pre-season encounter.

Paulo Dybala delivered a dominant display with goals and assists as Roma won their final warm-up match before the Serie A season opener against Fiorentina, beating Borussia Dortmund in a challenging away fixture. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini will be pleased with the Argentine's performance, though the club continues to pursue a left-winger option in the transfer market. The match served as the dress rehearsal for Roma's top-flight campaign, with Dybala's two-goal advantage putting the Giallorossi in control. Gasperini has had the chance to assess his squad in competitive conditions before the immediate demands of domestic football resume. On social media, ahead of the Serie A opener against Fiorentina, Dybala commented on the team's showing: "Last match before the start of a new season in Serie A. Beautiful match against a great team in a difficult stadium. Everyone played well."

Roma drew 2–2 with Borussia Dortmund in their final pre-season friendly at Signal Iduna Park on 15 August, ahead of their Serie A opener against Fiorentina on 24 August. Paulo Dybala and Bryan Cristante gave Roma a two-goal lead early in the match, but Ryerson and Guirassy equalised for Dortmund to secure a draw. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini will grant the squad three days' rest following their return to Rome. Training at Trigoria will resume on Wednesday morning. The result provided positive signs for Gasperini as Roma prepare for the new campaign.