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Roma Go Top of Serie A With 2-0 Win Over Udinese

A VAR-reviewed handball allowed Lorenzo Pellegrini to put Roma ahead from the penalty spot.

Soccer Football - Serie A - AS Roma v Udinese - Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy - November 9, 2025 AS Roma fans REUTERS/Matteo Ciambelli
Soccer Football - Serie A - AS Roma v Udinese - Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy - November 9, 2025 AS Roma's Gianluca Mancini in action with Udinese's Adam Buksa REUTERS/Matteo Ciambelli
Soccer Football - Serie A - AS Roma v Udinese - Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy - November 9, 2025 Udinese's Jordan Zemura in action with AS Roma's Bryan Cristante and Zeki Celik REUTERS/Matteo Ciambelli
Soccer Football - Serie A - AS Roma v Udinese - Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy - November 9, 2025 AS Roma's Mario Hermoso in action with Udinese's Nicolo Zaniolo REUTERS/Matteo Ciambelli

Overview

  • Zeki Çelik sealed the result with a second-half finish after a give-and-go with Gianluca Mancini.
  • Striker Artem Dovbyk exited with a hip issue and Tommaso Baldanzi came on in his place.
  • Goalkeeper Mile Svilar preserved the clean sheet with multiple saves, including a one-on-one stop.
  • The victory followed a limited-rotation lineup after a midweek Europa League trip and recent injuries, including Paulo Dybala’s thigh problem.
  • Roma moved into first place on Matchday 11 as Udinese were limited to four shots on target from 10 attempts.