Roma and Juventus Play Out 1-1 Draw in Serie A

AS Roma and Juventus could not be separated in a 1-1 draw, extending Roma's impressive unbeaten run but ending their seven-match winning streak in the league.

AS Roma and Juventus played out a 1-1 draw, a result that extended Roma's impressive unbeaten run but ended their seven-match winning streak in the league. The match got off to a cautious start, with both teams initially struggling to create scoring opportunities.

Despite the slow start, Juventus showed more fluidity in attack compared to their performances under outgoing coach Thiago Motta. The visitors' improved attacking play was a notable aspect of the match, even if it ultimately yielded only a draw against a resilient Roma side.

Juventus dominated possession, controlling over 80% of the ball in the opening 20 minutes, but their attempts to breach the Roma defense were consistently thwarted. Despite their possession advantage, they struggled to find a way into the box, with the Roma backline proving to be a formidable obstacle.

The hosts, Roma, had a brief period of positive play and came close to taking the lead when Bryan Cristante's effort was cleared by a brilliant sliding intervention from Pierre Kalulu. The first half was played at a frenetic pace, with both teams creating scoring opportunities. 

The half was marked by two notable shots that hit the woodwork: Nico Gonzalez's header was tipped onto the bar by Mile Svilar, and Stephan El Shaarawy's header struck the upright. The highlight of the half came when Manuel Locatelli scored a stunning goal, striking an elegant bouncing volley into Svilar's bottom corner from the edge of the area.

A point apiece in the capital ⚖️#RomaJuve pic.twitter.com/4WX3y5osDN

— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) April 6, 2025

Claudio Ranieri's bold decision to withdraw Mats Hummels and bring on an additional forward at halftime paid off quickly. Evan Ndicka's header was saved by Michele Di Gregorio, but substitute Eldor Shomurodov was first to react, prodding the ball into the net from close range. This gave Roma the momentum, and they looked more likely to score next, although Juventus's defense, led by players like Pierre Kalulu, held firm to keep the score level heading into the final moments.

The match turned in Juventus's favor during the final 10 minutes, as they pushed for a late winner but ultimately fell short. Despite failing to win, Juventus avoided defeat against a direct rival and retained fifth spot, albeit with a disappointing record of just three wins in 15 matches against the current top nine teams.

A Panini Player of the Match performance from Eldor Shomurodov 🏆#RomaJuve pic.twitter.com/Vso5rIIIvM

— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) April 6, 2025

For Roma, the draw means they haven't picked up three points in Serie A since early February, but the result against a strong opponent will likely motivate them ahead of their upcoming Derby della Capitale against Lazio.