Shomurodov and Roma — in a decisive Champions League fight

In Italy's Serie A, a series of decisive matches continues as the season nears its end. Teams like Juventus, Roma, and Lazio earned important points in Matchday 37. However, the most striking match took place in Rome — Claudio Ranieri’s Roma defeated Milan 3–1.

This match was not only important in terms of standings but also marked Ranieri’s final home match as Roma’s head coach.

Eldor Shomurodov — in the starting eleven and spotlight

Uzbekistan national team captain Eldor Shomurodov started the game and played 84 minutes. His fighting spirit, constant movement, and pressure on the opponent's defense were praised by many observers.

Some Italian media rated his performance as follows:

VOCEGIALLOROSSA.IT: "Relentless, aggressive, hardworking. Unlucky not to score."

CALCIOMERCATO.COM: "Slow start, but very impactful in the second half."

SIAMOLAROMA.IT: "Missed scoring chances but ran a lot and was applauded by fans."

ROMAFOREVER.IT: "Worked hard for the team, lacked luck in finishing."

Roma faces final test for UCL spot

Thanks to this win, Roma now holds 5th place and will play Torino in the final round. To qualify for the Champions League, they must win and hope Juventus drops points against Venezia.

Ranieri’s impact and Shomurodov’s growth

At the start of the season, Eldor was more of a substitute. But under Ranieri, he earned a regular spot and became a core attacking player.

His performances and commitment to the team have been widely recognized.

From Zamin.uz editorial:
Shomurodov’s consistent high-level play shows that he’s emerging as a full-fledged forward at the European level. All eyes now turn to the Torino match.

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