Deployed a fluid 3-4-2-1 formation. Bryan Cristante was the standout performer, celebrating his 350th appearance for the club with both a goal and an assist. The defense, led by Gianluca Mancini and Evan Ndicka, remained virtually untroubled, restricting Cremonese to zero shots on target.
Bryan Cristante opened the scoring with a powerful header from the centre of the box, meeting a pinpoint cross from Lorenzo Pellegrini following a corner.
Youth prospect Niccolò Pisilli sealed the three points, finishing a loose ball inside the area after Donyell Malen's attempt was blocked by the defense. Tactical Performance
AS Roma secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Cremonese on 22 February 2026, at the Stadio Olimpico, a result that significantly bolstered their push for Champions League qualification. Mon, Feb 23 B. Cristante (59') E. Ndicka (77') N. Pisilli (86')
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Set up in a 3-5-2 structure designed to frustrate the hosts. While Morten Thorsby and Federico Bonazzoli attempted to exploit transitions, the lack of offensive service saw them finish the game with minimal attacking impact. Recent Series Context