AS Roma got their Europa League campaign back on track today after away win against Rangers. Roma traveled to Scotland weak up front due to injuries, but still managed to find goals. Matias Soule tucked away the first after winning the corner, and then putting it in from the back post.

The second came from some strong Roma build-up on the right side of the pitch, Dovbyk then found Pellegrini who passed it into the net. Both goals came in the first half and Roma took the foot of the gas in the second. It was a typical Gasperini game as Roma looked to control the game all the way until the end.

Roma are now getting closer to one of Gasperini demands which I told the press before the game saying “we need three wins from five games”. They will now only need two from four but this won’t be easy as they take on first place FC Midtjylland in their next Europa League game who sit first.

Player Ratings

Mile Svilar – 6.5: Mile Svilar had another solid game in-between the sticks, as he kept another clean sheet so far this season. While the three centre backs in front of him were important. Everything that came Svilar way he got his hands on everything that came his way earning him this rating.

Mario Hermoso – 5.5: Mario Hermoso took care of all his defensive duties, when he was against the ball. He was very strong in this regard, however, if it at his feet he struggled. The way Rangers set up left all his passes looking vulnerable to be taken and some where. The other defenders played through this why Hermoso failed showing why he earns a lower rating than the other two.

Evan Ndicka – 6: Evan Ndicka played as the main centre back today and stopped most of the attacks that came his way. He was the solid rock infant of Svilar that gave room to Hermoso and Mancini to play freely. When he was forced to use the ball he just played simply and kept his composure.

Gianluca Mancini – 6: Gianluca Mancini was Roma’s best centre back in the first half. He was looking to help get involved with attacks with Zeki Celik in front of him. In the second half he changed his mentality sitting back more to hold on to Roma’s lead but still looked very good.

Konstantinos Tsimikas – 5: Konstantinos Tsimikas looked like he was trying to adjust in today’s game not being in full control. He failed to make a foot print as he looked unfamiliar with his role. He had some good flashes but also plenty of mistakes so it’s easy to see why the game didn’t go his way.

Neil El Aynaoui – 6: Neil El Aynaoui played a solid role in midfield today, slotting in well next to Bryan Cristante. He played his role in defence while being versatile in attack for Roma, helping earn both two goals. He still has some gelling to do with this team but he has come a long way since singing for Roma.

Bryan Cristante – 7: Bryan Cristante was my man of the match today, as he looked to connect the defence and attack perfectly. He would often drop back and receive the ball before turning and finding an attacker. He wasn’t involved in the attack much but he didn’t need to be because he set it up.

Zeki Celik – 6.5: Zeki Celik was key for Roma today in the way he attacked and created chances for the side. He looked skilful down the right side, working up with Matias Soule well. Most of Roma’s attacks came from that right side but often Celik would sit back a little bit and let the game develop.

Lorenzo Pellegrini – 5.5: Lorenzo Pellegrini was Roma least impactful attacker today, as Matias Soule and Arten Dovbyk looked better. He failed to get a hold of the game as he has been in and out of the line-up all season. His goal was good positioning as he buried his chance well to double Roma’s lead.

Mattias Soule – 7: Mattias Soule was involved with all of Roma’s attacks in today’s game, as he was one of their best players. Everything came  through him at one point winning the corner which lead to his goal. He had another strong display to cap off his really good season.

Artem Dovybk – 6.5: Artem Dovbyk looked good for Roma today as he understood his role better under Gasperini. Roma were forced into using his positioning to influence the attack and help create chances. This was one of his better performances this season.

Inter secured maximum points from the Champions League this season after a two-one win over Kairat Almaty. Inter looked deadly the entire first half with multiple close chances being saved or missed. A miraculous double goal line save from Kairat kept Inter out until the end of the first half.

Inter were also denied two could’ve been penalties in the first half. However, both were denied by referee Luis Godinho which was the right call. Inter first goal came at the end of the first half through Lautaro Martinez. Lautaro looked deadly for most of the first half and got rewarded with his goal.

Inter then decided to give Lautaro a rest bringing him off at halftime for Ange-Yoan Bonny. However, the second half wouldn’t be smooth sailing as Inter conceded in the 55th minute. But order would be restored as Carlos Augusto would score in the 67th minute to put Inter ahead. Inter would see the game out from there with their fair share of chances.

Player Ratings

Yann Sommer – 4.5: Yann Sommer didn’t have much to do this in the game as Inter had most of the chances. But for the goal it was clearly his fault as he just watched the header fly past him to tie the game. He was also not involved in any of Inter build up.

Yann Aurel Bisseck – 5.5: Yann Aurel Bisseck wasn’t forced to have much of an impact on the game as, Inter spent most of the time on the attack. But out of all three centre backs Bisseck probably had the lowest impact on the game out of all three today.

Stefan De Vrij – 6: Stefan De Vrij was Inter best player on the defensive side of the ball as he was key to stopping counter attacks. His skill allowed Inter more of the ball and chances. Even if he wasn’t the one using those chances as he probably had the least time on the ball of anyone.

Carlos Augusto – 6.5: Carlos Augusto filled in Inter left centre back role well today understanding when to stay back and push high. This is a hard thing to get right especially for someone out of position. But his history as a full back helped him make the right choices and led to him being rewarded with a goal.

Denzel Dumfries – 6.5: Dense Dumfries looked strong on the right flank once again today as he looked to take care of his duties both defensively and offensively. He looked strong working with Pio Esposito and Lautaro Martinez up top and he knew when to switch the play for Federico Di Marco.

Davide Frattesi – 6: Davide Frattesi was strong offensively as he trusted the rest of his midfield defensively and looked to get up the pitch. He nearly won Inter a penalty in the first half and had a couple other chances but failed to convert anything into a goal or assist. Frattesi strength shows Inter strength to score with anyone on the pitch.

Nicolo Barella – 5: Nicolo Barella had a more defensive role in today’s game as Hakan Calhanoglu was given a rest. He looked out of placer something he rarely is and failed to grab a foothold on the game. However, he never left Inter weak defensively he just couldn’t impact the attack.

Pitor Zielinksi – 5.5: Pitor Zielinski was a perfect middle ground between, Frattesi and Barella today. He had defensive duties that he took care of and was still able to create on the offensive end. He couldn’t score like he did against Verona but he was defintley needed for this Inter team to run smoothly.

Federico Di Marco – 7: Federico Di Marco was strong for Inter today as he created a lot of the sides chances. He did this using his dribbling and passing abilities. This created a lot of chances for Lautaro Martinez and Pio Esposito which led to him earning an assist in today game

Pio Esposito – 6.5: Pio Esposito made a lot of chances in today’s game, dropping lower and wider on the pitch to create. However, he rarely had chances to score most of that going to Lautaro Martinez who took one of those at the end of the first half.

Lautaro Martinez – 7: Lautaro Martinez was Inters best player today as he was on the end of most of Inter chances. He scored at the end of the first half finally however, he was subbed off at half time. He likely would’ve earned a higher rating have he stayed on the pitch for the full 90.