Winner takes the Champions League
This is it. Roma face Verona today in the Serie A finale and everything is on the line. Win, and you're back in the Champions League for the first time in seven years. The math is simple: three points seals it. Anything less opens the door for Milan, Como, or Juventus to snatch the spot. All four teams are in the mix on this final matchday (3).
Gasperini brings everyone
Gasperini is taking the entire squad to Verona, including N'Dicka and Pellegrini who weren't even called up for the match (2). The message is clear: no one stays home. Every player will be in the stands or on the bench, united for the biggest 90 minutes of the season.
Malen the key to breaking Verona
Gasperini is counting on Malen to lead the attack and avoid what's being called "Fatal Verona" (4). Roma's away record in Verona has history and stakes that need no introduction. Malen's pace and direct running could be the difference against a Verona side with nothing to lose.
How to watch
The match kicks off as part of Serie A's final round. Check local listings for broadcast details (1).
Fan reactions
The nerves are real. Fans on Reddit are feeling the weight of this one, with some already nostalgic, wait, no. Let me rephrase. The nerves are real. Fans are feeling the weight of this one, and some are already nostalgic: one supporter posted a Francesco Totti compilation to remind everyone what this club is about. Others noticed El Shaarawy is missing from the squad list and are asking whether it's injury or something else for what could be his last game.
