In what will undoubtedly go down as one of the most chaotic matches of the 2025/26 Serie A season, AS Roma emerged with a vital 3–2 victory over Parma at the Stadio Ennio Tardini on Sunday, May 10, 2026.
In a match that saw three goals scored after the 87th minute and a red card for the hosts, the Giallorossi kept their Champions League hopes alive in the most dramatic fashion possible.
1. Match Highlights: 101 Minutes of Mayhem
The Clinical Start (22’): Roma took an early lead when Donyell Malen capitalized on an assist from Paulo Dybala, sliding the ball past Zion Suzuki after a swift counter-attack.
The Parma Fightback: Parma leveled immediately after the break through Gabriel Strefezza. The drama then peaked in the 87th minute when Mandela Keita scored what looked to be the winner for the hosts, assisted by Hans Nicolussi Caviglia.
The Roma Resurrection (90+4’): Deep into stoppage time, substitute Devyne Rensch found the equalizer, stabbing home from close range to make it 2–2.
The Final Twist (90+11’): In the dying seconds, a handball in the box led to a Roma penalty and a second yellow for Parma's Sascha Britschgi. Donyell Malen stepped up under immense pressure to clinicaly dispatch the spot-kick in the 11th minute of added time.
2. League Context: The Top Four Race Heats Up
This result has massive implications for the Serie A table as we enter the final two matchweeks.
AS Roma: The win keeps the Giallorossi in 5th place with 67 points, sitting just one point behind Juventus and level with AC Milan. With the top four race this tight,Malen’s late penalty could be worth millions in Champions League revenue.
Parma: Already safe from relegation, Parma stays in 12th place. While they will be devastated to lose in such a manner, their performance against a top-four contender showed they can compete with the league's elite.