"Roma" or "Atalanta"? Ranieri, Shomurodov's student, can open the door to the Champions League

The central clash of the 36th round of Serie A - the match between Atalanta and Roma - means not only high-level football for Italian football fans, but also a direct fight for a place in the Champions League.

A decisive night on the way to Europe

Roma has the opportunity to take fourth place for the first time in the championship today. Because Juventus and Lazio drew in the 36th round, their points were equal, with 64. Roma, on the other hand, are in sixth place with 63 points, having played one game less.

If the Wolves win in Bergamo today, they will move up to fourth place and will fight to maintain that position in the last two rounds.

Ranieri effect: Roma have become a team that has forgotten defeat

After Claudio Ranieri took over as Roma manager in November, they lost their first two matches to Napoli and Atalanta. But those defeats were the last of them. Since then, Roma have gone 19 games unbeaten.

In the last two rounds, the team has recorded strong 1-0 victories over Inter and Fiorentina.

Shomurodov - scores, assists

Uzbek Eldor Shomurodov has been instrumental in the team's recent successes. In the last five matches, he has made four effective moves (2 goals, 2 assists). He scored against Juventus and Verona, and provided decisive assists against Inter and Fiorentina.

He is currently working with Artem Dovbik in the front line, with excellent mutual understanding.

Atalanta - a team that has "slowed down" after the new year

Gian Piero Gasperini's Atalanta, despite a bright start to the season, have won only seven of their 18 matches in 2024. The team is currently in third place with 68 points. The championship is not a realistic goal, but a place in the Champions League is still a realistic task.

The significance of today's match and Tashkent time

According to football experts, Roma looks stronger physically and mentally tonight. Atalanta is an attacking team, but far from consistent in showing results. Therefore, today's match is a match that could decide the fate of the season for Roma.

This match will start on May 12, at 23:45 Tashkent time.

Zamin.uz editorial team wishes Roma, led by Eldor Shomurodov, success and victories on this historic night. A place in the Champions League has never been so close. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!