Claudio Ranieri has announced that he will retire from coaching at the end of the season, and the veteran Italian surely hopes to end his managerial career on the best possible note. Roma is unlikely to win the title or secure a Champions League spot, but Ranieri’s mission is to ensure the team finishes the season with dignity.4 – Roma have won four consecutive home games in #SerieA for the first time since September-November 2023 with José Mourinho, scoring at least two goals in the same season for the first time since October-December 2019. Fortress.#RomaGenoa— OptaPaolo (@OptaPaolo) January 17, 2025 Roma triumphed at home against Genoa, 3–1 (1–1), in the 21st round of Serie A. The decisive moment came in the 60th minute when Stephan El Shaarawy delivered a stunning strike from around 20 meters, demonstrating that, even at 34 years old, he remains a player capable of turning matches in Serie A—albeit against a lower-half team. Roma’s first goal was scored by Artem Dovbyk, with the Ukrainian finally beginning to justify his hefty 40 million euros transfer fee and his Pichichi Trophy as La Liga’s top scorer last season. Genoa contributed to their own downfall when Nikola Leali scored an own goal in the 73rd minute, settling the match decisively. Roma has been in improving form recently, with a commanding 5–0 victory over Parma, a routine 2–0 win in the Derby della Capitale against Lazio, and a draw at San Siro against AC Milan. This performance against Genoa further showcased why Ranieri’s Roma could have brighter days ahead.Roma finish the city derby in only eight minutesDovbyk opened the scoring in the 25th minute, netting his seventh goal in 19 Serie A appearances this season. However, Genoa equalized just eight minutes later when midfielder Patricio Masini struck brilliantly from a corner, leveling the match for the Grifoni. Genoa held their ground until the 60th minute, but then Stephan El Shaarawy unleashed a powerful strike, evoking memories of his early days at AC Milan when he was considered one of Italian football’s brightest talents. Nikola Leali’s own goal later sealed the fate of Patrick Vieira’s team, dashing their hopes of climbing into the upper half of the table. With this victory, Roma now sits ninth with 27 points, while Genoa remains in 11th with 23 points.SERIE A – MATCHDAY 21FridayRoma – Genoa 3-1 (1-1)/Dovbyk 25, El Shaarawy 60, Leali 73 og – Masini 33/Saturday17.00: (1.60) Bologna (3.70) Monza (6.25)20.00: (2.30) Juventus (3.40) Milan (3.35)22.45: (2.35) Atalanta (3.40) Napoli (3.25)Sunday14.30: (1.75) Fiorentina (3.60) Torino (5.60)17.00: (2.00) Cagliari (3.50) Lecce (4.10)17.00: (2.15) Parma (3.45) Venezia (3.35)20.00: (4.90) Verona (3.50) Lazio (1.77)22.45: (1.23) Inter (6.75) Empoli (15.0)Monday22.45: (2.20) Como (3.45) Udinese (3.60)**odds are subject to change**
