Europa League - Shomurodov scores as Roma beat Bilbao 2-1

The first round of the UEFA Europa League round of 16 in the 2024/25 season ushered in another battle. Roma, at home, fell behind by one goal, but Angelino and Shomurodov scored and finally defeated Bilbao from La Liga 2-1.

Six minutes into the match, Roma seized the ball and organized an attack. Dybala passed the ball directly to the penalty area, but Dovbek failed to create a shooting opportunity in time. In the 19th minute, Dybala passed the ball, and when Definé Lens received it, he was tackled by Roma defender Yele Alvarez. The referee on duty showed Yele Alvarez a yellow card warning.

In the 20th minute, Roma continued to attack. Dovbic received a long pass from his teammate and entered the penalty area to deal with the defense and fell to the ground to shoot, but the shot was not strong enough and the ball was directly caught by the Bilbao goalkeeper. In the 41st minute, Tommaso Baldanzi passed the ball back in the melee, and Dybala followed up with a volley, but the ball hit the post.

In the first half stoppage time, Bilbao tried to counterattack. Iñaki Williams made a triangle pass from the penalty area, and Maroan Sanadi received the ball and shot it wide.

In the 50th minute of the second half, Bilbao got a corner kick opportunity. Aitor Padres headed the ball to Iñaki Williams, who then headed the ball into the goal, helping Bilbao take the lead 1-0. In the 51st minute, Dybala entered the penalty area and passed the ball to the defense. Tommaso Baldanzi took a few steps to adjust the ball and then shot hard, but kicked the ball high.

In the 56th minute, Zeki Celik passed the ball into the penalty area, Angelino immediately stepped forward and shot, and the ball bounced into the net after hitting the post, helping Roma to tie the score 1-1. In the 67th minute, Bilbao created an offensive opportunity, Iñaki Williams made a cross, Unai Gomez headed the ball but missed the target.

In the 85th minute, Shomurodov was pulled down by Yele Alvarez when receiving the ball. Yele Alvarez was sent off with two yellow cards, and Bilbao could only continue to fight with 10 players.

In the second half stoppage time, Salemax made a straight pass, Shomurodov stopped the ball in the penalty area, turned around and shot to score, helping Roma to overtake 2-1.

In the end, Roma defeated Bilbao 2-1 at home.