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Following consecutive setbacks in both Serie A and European competitions, Roma are determined to secure a win in their last home game of the season as they host Genoa at the Stadio Olimpico this Sunday.
Roma's aspirations of rejoining the Champions League fray are precarious, while Genoa remains hopeful of clinching a respectable finish in the league standings.
Fresh from enduring defeat in the Europa League semi-finals at the hands of Bayer Leverkusen, where they conceded two late goals, thus missing out on a chance for a third consecutive UEFA final appearance, Roma returned to the field to battle for a top-five spot against Atalanta BC in their last outing.
Facing direct rivals for Champions League qualification, Daniele De Rossi's squad was overwhelmed by Atalanta's fluid style of play at the Gewiss Stadium, finding themselves trailing by two goals within the first 20 minutes of the match.
In the end, they suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat, with Lorenzo Pellegrini's penalty in the second half sealing the victory for the opposition. This outcome clearly indicated that the superior team emerged triumphant, leaving Roma trailing by six points in the Serie A standings.
Interestingly, if Atalanta manages to secure a victory against Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League final and secures the fifth position, it would open up a sixth spot for an Italian club in Europe's elite competition. Thus, there remains a glimmer of hope for Roma despite their recent setbacks.
Having failed to secure a victory in their last five matches, Roma must now regroup and strive to finish strongly by defeating both Genoa and Empoli in their upcoming fixtures, especially with city rivals Lazio closing the gap to just one point.
Historical records suggest that Roma should have a realistic chance of achieving the first part of their objective. Impressively, they have only lost one of their last 37 home games against Genoa in the top flight, emerging victorious in 30 of those encounters.
Although Roma's last defeat in this fixture dates back to 1990, they suffered a 4-1 loss at Marassi in the reverse fixture earlier in the season. Now, they face a motivated opponent eager to secure a rare double over them.
Genoa is on the brink of achieving a remarkable feat, poised to secure victories both at home and away against Roma, a feat not accomplished since 1947. However, this task is overshadowed by historical precedence at Stadio Olimpico.
Alberto Gilardino's team has showcased immense determination throughout the season, epitomized by their recent comeback triumph against Sassuolo. This resilience has seen them secure 18 points from losing positions, a tally surpassed only by Napoli in Serie A.
In a recent match against a relegation-threatened opponent, Genoa found themselves trailing at halftime. Yet, a second-half goal from captain Milan Badelj leveled the score before an own goal gifted them the lead just seven minutes later.
Despite suffering defeat to an in-form Lazio side, Genoa's resilience has been evident throughout their recent league fixtures. Their sole loss in the last eight games came in a thrilling encounter against AC Milan, showcasing their ability to compete at the highest level upon their return to Serie A.
While Napoli currently holds a six-point advantage over Genoa with two games remaining, the season can already be deemed a success for Gilardino's side, regardless of the final outcome.
This weekend, Roma's Argentine pair Leandro Paredes and Paulo Dybala are expected to feature, with Paredes having recuperated after being substituted at half-time during the match against Atalanta, and Dybala having resumed full training after his injury.
Dybala, who missed the Europa League games and the subsequent match against Bergamo due to an adductor issue, might make a comeback alongside Romelu Lukaku, the team's leading scorer with 21 goals since joining on loan from Chelsea.
Lorenzo Pellegrini, the captain, has contributed to nine goals in Serie A this year, scoring six and providing three assists. He is poised to mark his 250th appearance in the Italian top flight, partnering Paredes in the midfield.
