Roma Defeats Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 in Europa League Clash

ROME, Italy — Roma secured a decisive 2-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the Stadio Olimpico. The win bolstered Roma’s position in the competition, while Frankfurt struggled to break through the Italian side’s defense.

Roma dominated possession early, with Paulo Dybala and Lorenzo Pellegrini orchestrating the attack. The breakthrough came in the 25th minute when Gianluca Mancini headed in a cross from Angeliño, putting Roma ahead. The home side doubled their lead in the 56th minute through a clinical finish by striker Artem Dovbyk, assisted by Dybala.

Frankfurt, despite their higher league position in the Bundesliga, failed to capitalize on their chances. Mahmoud Dahoud and Farès Chaïbi came close, but Roma’s defense, led by Evan Ndicka and Mats Hummels, held firm. Goalkeeper Mile Svilar made several crucial saves to preserve the clean sheet.

“We played with intensity and discipline,” said Roma manager Claudio Ranieri. “The team executed the game plan perfectly, and the fans were incredible.” Frankfurt’s Dino Toppmöller acknowledged his team’s struggles, stating, “We lacked precision in the final third. Roma deserved the win tonight.”

With this result, Roma moved closer to securing a spot in the knockout stages, while Frankfurt faces an uphill battle to advance. The match drew a crowd of over 60,000, with Roma supporters creating a vibrant atmosphere throughout the game.