Roma dismantled Udinese 5-2 at the Bluenergy Stadium, establishing complete tactical dominance under manager Gasperini and climbing to third place in the Serie A standings.
The decisive victory leaves the Giallorossi with 24 points, sitting just one point behind league leaders Inter and Lazio. Bryan Cristante opened the scoring in the 10th minute by meeting a precise cross from Wesley to head past goalkeeper Okoye. The floodgates opened shortly after. Rodrigo Mora doubled the advantage from close range in the 31st minute following an assist from Cristante, securing his second league goal. Malen added a third with a left-footed strike in the 37th minute off a pass from Soulé, marking his eighth goal of the campaign. Evan Ndicka capped the first-half scoring just before the break by heading home a corner kick from Soulé, sending the teams into the locker rooms amid audible jeers from the home supporters.
Udinese responded after the restart when an initial long-range effort from Miller was parried by goalkeeper Gollini, allowing Zaniolo to tap in from close range in the 50th minute. The sudden defensive lapse visibly incited Gasperini on the touchline, prompting an immediate tactical readjustment from the visitors to control the tempo. The hosts found a second consolation goal in the 78th minute through a powerful volley from Palma following a clearance by Kamara. However, Ghilardi sealed the comprehensive win with his first goal in a Giallorossi shirt during stoppage time.
Upcoming Fixtures and League Context
The heavy defeat compounds a difficult stretch for Udinese, who now sit in the relegation zone at penultimate place with five points, having suffered seven losses in their last eight outings. The Friuliani will look to halt their slide when they travel to face Venezia on Friday, November 6, at 20:45.
Meanwhile, Gasperini’s squad turns its immediate attention toward European competition before returning to domestic action. The capital club travels to face Manchester United at Old Trafford in the UEFA Champions League before hosting Sassuolo at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday, November 7, at 20:45.
