The central clash of the 36th round of Serie A between “Atalanta” and “Roma” represents not only high-level football for Italian football fans but also a direct battle for a Champions League spot.
Decisive night on the European road
The “Roma” team has the opportunity to secure fourth place in the championship for the first time today. This is because “Juventus” and “Lazio” played to a draw in the 36th round, both ending up with 64 points. “Roma,” on the other hand, is in sixth place with 63 points, having played one game less.
If the “wolves” win today in Bergamo, they will move up to fourth place and fight to maintain that position in the last two rounds.
Ranieri effect: “Roma” has become a team that forgets defeat
Since Claudio Ranieri took over the management of “Roma” in November, the team lost to “Napoli” and “Atalanta” in the first two matches. However, those defeats have remained in the past. Since then, “Roma” has gone on an unbeaten streak of 19 matches.
In the last two rounds, the team recorded determined victories over “Inter” and “Fiorentina” with a score of 1:0.
Shomurodov — scores and provides assists
Uzbek player Eldor Shomurodov has made an invaluable contribution to the team’s recent successes. In the last five matches, he has made four effective actions (2 goals, 2 assists). He scored against “Juventus” and “Verona,” and provided decisive assists against “Inter” and “Fiorentina.”
Currently, he is working excellently with Artyom Dovbik in the forward line.
“Atalanta” — a team that has “slowed down” since the new year
Although Gian Piero Gasperini's “Atalanta” had a bright start to the season, they have only won seven out of 18 matches played in 2024. The team is currently in third place with 68 points. Winning the championship is not a realistic goal, but securing a Champions League spot remains a real task.
The significance of today’s match and Tashkent time
According to football experts, “Roma” appears physically and mentally stronger this evening. “Atalanta” is an attacking team, but they are far from consistent in showing results. Therefore, today’s clash could determine the fate of the season for “Roma.”
This match will start on May 12 at 23:45 Tashkent time.
The Zamin.uz editorial team wishes good luck and victories to the “Roma” team led by Eldor Shomurodov on this historic night. The Champions League spot has never been this close.
