Match report
AS Roma Stunned by Plzen, Fall 1-2 in Europa League
AS Roma
1–2
FT
Plzen
Oct 23, 2025
AS Roma suffered a shock defeat against Plzen on Tuesday night, losing 1-2 in the UEFA Europa League. Despite late efforts, including a penalty from Paulo Dybala, AS Roma could not overcome an early two-goal deficit set by Plzen's Patrick Adu and Christian Souare.
Key Facts
- • Final score: AS Roma 1–2 Plzen
- • Goals: P. Dybala (Penalty) for AS Roma; P. Adu, C. Souare for Plzen
- • Yellow cards: Zeki Çelik, G. Mancini for AS Roma; R. Durosinmi, C. Souare, K. Spacil, Václav Jemelka, D. Visinsky for Plzen
Lineups
AS Roma
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 99 M. Svilar (G)
- 24 J. Ziolkowski (D)
- 23 G. Mancini (D)
- 22 M. Hermoso (D)
- 19 Z. Celik (M)
- 8 N. El Aynaoui (M)
- 17 M. Kone (M)
- 43 Wesley Franca (M)
- 21 P. Dybala (F)
- 18 M. Soule (F)
- 9 A. Dovbyk (F)
Substitutes
- 70 G. De Marzi
- 95 P. Gollini
- 2 D. Rensch
- 4 B. Cristante
- 5 E. Ndicka
- 7 L. Pellegrini
- 11 E. Ferguson
- 12 K. Tsimikas
- 31 L. Bailey
- 61 N. Pisilli
- 87 D. Ghilardi
- 92 S. El Shaarawy
Plzen
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 23 M. Jedlicka (G)
- 22 J. Paluska (D)
- 40 S. Dweh (D)
- 21 V. Jemelka (D)
- 19 C. Souare (D)
- 5 K. Spacil (M)
- 99 A. Memic (M)
- 6 L. Cerv (M)
- 18 T. Ladra (M)
- 80 P. Adu (M)
- 17 R. Durosinmi (F)
Substitutes
- 13 M. Tvrdon
- 44 F. Wiegele
- 3 S. Markovic
- 7 C. Kabongo
- 9 D. Visinsky
- 24 M. Havel
- 72 J. Bello
- 85 A. Zeljkovic
Timeline
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20' Plzen Goal · Normal GoalP. Adu · Assist: M. Jedlicka -
22' Plzen Goal · Normal GoalC. Souare · Assist: S. Dweh -
30' Plzen Card · Yellow CardR. DurosinmiFoul
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30' AS Roma subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Ziolkowski · On: S. El Shaarawy -
46' AS Roma subst · Substitution 2Off: Manu Koné · On: N. Pisilli -
52' AS Roma Var · Penalty confirmedN. Pisilli -
54' AS Roma Goal · PenaltyP. Dybala -
56' AS Roma Card · Yellow CardZeki ÇelikFoul
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60' Plzen Card · Yellow CardC. SouareFoul
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64' Plzen subst · Substitution 1Off: Václav Jemelka · On: S. Markovic -
64' Plzen subst · Substitution 2Off: T. Ladra · On: D. Visinsky -
67' Plzen Card · Yellow CardK. SpacilFoul
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67' AS Roma subst · Substitution 3Off: Zeki Çelik · On: L. Bailey -
68' Plzen subst · Substitution 3Off: Jan Paluska · On: M. Havel -
74' AS Roma subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Soule · On: Evan Ndicka -
74' AS Roma subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Dovbyk · On: E. Ferguson -
75' Plzen Card · Yellow CardLukáš ČervFoul
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80' AS Roma Card · Yellow CardG. ManciniArgument
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81' Plzen subst · Substitution 4Off: P. Adu · On: J. Bello -
81' Plzen subst · Substitution 5Off: K. Spacil · On: Adrian Zeljković -
90'+6 Plzen Card · Yellow CardD. Visinsky
Match Stats
| Stat | AS Roma | Plzen |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 19 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 64% |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 20 | 6 |
| Corners | 10 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 511 | 244 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 5 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 2 |
| xG | 2.28 | 0.16 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 2 |
| Possession | 68% | 32% |
| Goals Prevented | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate Passes | 436 | 156 |
| Shots Inside Box | 13 | 4 |
| Saves | 0 | 7 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Plzen took the lead in the 20th minute with a goal by Patrick Adu and extended their advantage just two minutes later through Christian Souare.
- ▸ AS Roma's late push saw them score a penalty converted by Paulo Dybala, but it was not enough to overturn Plzen’s early dominance.