In the 37th round of the Italian Serie A on May 20, 2024, Roma hosted Genoa. The match was not only about the standings of the two teams, but also about whether Roma would be able to lock up a spot in the UEFA Cup next season. The match was intense and full of drama. Finally, Roma beat Genoa 1-0 with Lukaku's winning goal, and at least locked up the UEFA Cup qualification.
At the beginning of the match, Roma showed a strong desire to attack. Lukaku, Pellegrini and other players frequently launched attacks, but Genoa's defense was also quite solid, the first half of the two sides exchanged attacks and defenses but failed to score. Roma tried to shoot from long distance, but failed to hit the target, both sides entered the second half with a score of 0-0.
The second half of the game went to the 75th minute, there was a dramatic scene on the field. Roma midfielder Paredes was dissatisfied with the referee's decision, and protested several times within a short period of time, and was eventually sent off by the referee after being shown two yellow cards consecutively, with two yellows turning into one red. As a result, Roma could only play with ten men, and the situation became unfavorable for Roma.
However, shortly after Paredes was sent off, Roma broke the deadlock. In the 78th minute, Xavi sent a precise cross from the left, and Lukaku grabbed a header from inside the box to give Roma the lead. The goal not only gave Roma the victory, but also ensured that the team will at least be able to participate in next season's UEFA Cup.
After taking the lead, Roma did not relax their grip on the game. They continued to maintain a stable defense and effective offense, and did not give Genoa any more chances. In the end, the match ended with Roma defeating Genoa 1-0.
