AS Roma vs Lecce Result
Serie A · Italy
AS Roma
Full Time
Lecce
📍 Stadio Olimpico, Rome
🗓️ Sunday, 22 Mar 2026 at 17:00
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CERTIFIED WPredicted
2 - 0
Actual
1 - 0
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Pellegrini Strike Lifts Roma to Narrow Win Over Stubborn Lecce
AS Roma edged out Lecce 1-0 at the Stadio Olimpico in a tightly contested Serie A encounter, with Lorenzo Pellegrini’s second-half goal proving decisive. Roma dominated possession, controlling 67% of the ball and registering 14 shots, but struggled to break down a resolute Lecce side that defended in numbers and threatened on the counter. The breakthrough came in the 57th minute when Pellegrini found the net, capitalizing on sustained pressure after the break. Despite Lecce’s late push and three shots on target, Roma’s back three, marshaled by Gianluca Mancini and Evan Ndicka, held firm to secure a vital three points. Both sides picked up two yellow cards apiece in a physical contest, but neither saw red as the match finished with all players on the pitch.
AS Roma
Roma asserted their authority from the outset, monopolizing possession and probing Lecce’s defensive lines with width and overlapping runs from wing-backs Devyne Rensch and Konstantinos Tsimikas. Despite their dominance in the middle third and a flurry of 10 corners, clear-cut chances were at a premium, with only two of their 14 shots testing Wladimiro Falcone in the Lecce goal. Lorenzo Pellegrini’s goal was a reward for Roma’s persistence, and the midfield pairing of Bryan Cristante and Neil El Aynaoui kept control in transition, snuffing out Lecce’s attempts to counter. The back three, led by Mancini, remained composed under sporadic pressure, ensuring the clean sheet.
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Lecce
Lecce set up in a compact 4-2-3-1, conceding possession but remaining disciplined and difficult to break down. The midfield duo of Ylber Ramadani and Oumar Ngom worked tirelessly to disrupt Roma’s rhythm, while the back line, particularly Jamil Siebert and Tiago Gabriel, repelled wave after wave of attacks. Going forward, Lecce relied on quick transitions and the pace of Lameck Banda, but struggled to create sustained pressure, managing just eight shots and only two corners. Despite a spirited late push, they could not find an equalizer, but their defensive resilience was notable.
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Key Moments
57' — Goal
Lorenzo Pellegrini scores to give Roma the lead after sustained pressure.
65' — Yellow Card
Roma player booked as Lecce threaten on the break.
72' — Yellow Card
Lecce’s frustration grows as they pick up a booking for a late challenge.
80' — Roma Corner
Roma win their 10th corner, continuing to press for a second goal.
88' — Lecce Shot on Target
Lecce force a save from Svilar as they chase a late equalizer.
Tactical Analysis
Roma’s 3-4-2-1 formation allowed them to dominate possession and stretch Lecce’s defensive shape, with wing-backs Rensch and Tsimikas pushing high and providing width. The double pivot of Cristante and El Aynaoui controlled the tempo, recycling possession and breaking up Lecce’s counters. Pellegrini and Pisilli operated in the half-spaces behind Malen, linking play but often crowded out by Lecce’s compact midfield block. Lecce’s 4-2-3-1 was disciplined and reactive, with the midfield screen working hard to close passing lanes. Their attacking transitions were reliant on Banda’s pace and Štulić’s hold-up play, but with limited possession (33%) and only two corners, they struggled to sustain attacks. Tactical substitutions in the second half aimed to inject fresh legs in midfield and attack, but Roma’s structure remained intact.
Turning Point
Pellegrini’s goal in the 57th minute shifted the momentum decisively in Roma’s favor, forcing Lecce to open up and chase the game.
Man of the Match
Lorenzo Pellegrini
Scored the winning goal and was Roma’s creative spark throughout.