When everything was ruined, Shomurodov appeared!
Teams that reached the quarter-finals of the Europa League held their first matches in this stage. One of the most exciting matches took place at the "Olimpico" stadium in Rome.
In the clash between two strong rivals – "Roma" and "Athletic Bilbao," the battle continued until the end, and Eldor Shomurodov decided the fate of the game in the final seconds. Despite Claudio Ranieri's team conceding the first goal, they managed to make a comeback.
Initially, Angelino equalized the situation, but in the 71st minute, Eldor Shomurodov, who came off the bench, turned the defeat into victory with a precise shot – 2:1.
The analysis of this match is still ongoing. Reputable sources and experts covering Italian football are expressing their opinions on the performance of the Uzbek player.
Gazzetta dello Sport:
- Eldor Shomurodov needed just a little over twenty minutes to decide the fate of the game and leave a mark in the competition. He scored a goal in the final seconds, determining the outcome against "Athletic Bilbao." This goal is worth its weight in gold. Just 35 seconds after entering the field, the warned Eldor continued to fight, moved forward, and achieved his goal.
Tuttosport:
- Eldor Shomurodov is the best player of the match. Initially, he was responsible for the opponent's defender Yeray Alvares being sent off. Then, in the 90+4th minute, he scored the crucial goal that brought "Roma" an important victory.
Corriere dello Sport:
- The Uzbek monster struck again against the opponent. He exploded the "Olimpico" with the winning goal in the final seconds of the match. He emerged as the main hero of 2025. He is not only scoring goals but also helping his team defend. Where were you in previous years, "Shoma"?
Tuttomercatoweb:
- Shomurodov rushed onto the field from the bench and immediately received a yellow card. He gave his all to show himself and score. In a moment when everything seemed ruined, Eldor made his mark and brought "Roma" a crucial victory. He accurately predicted where the ball would land when he took the shot at the goal.
Vocegiallorossa:
- After entering the field, Eldor waited for a long time and launched an attack as soon as a favorable situation arose. After receiving a pass from Alexis Saelemaekers, he directed the ball into the net. Over 60,000 fans at the "Olimpico" jumped to their feet for this goal.
Eldor Shomurodov has played 25 times in all competitions this season, bringing his total number of goals to five. Additionally, our 29-year-old legionnaire has provided three assists to his teammates.
