Juventus Stumble: Roma's Giulia Dragoni Secures Crucial 1-0 Serie A Win
Juventus, reigning champions, suffered a 1-0 defeat to Roma on Serie A Matchday 19. Giulia Dragoni's goal puts Roma on the brink of the title, maintaining their lead.
Juventus suffered a 1-0 defeat to Roma on Serie A Matchday 19 on April 30, 2026, a result that propelled the Giallorosse closer to the title. The league leaders maintained a six-point advantage over second-placed Inter with just three games left to play in the 2025/26 campaign.
The contest between the two giants of Italian football was closely fought, with Roma ultimately edging out Juventus. Giulia Dragoni scored the decisive goal in the 59th minute, not long after Juventus had a goal chalked off for a foul. The attacker collected Evelyne Viens’s pass and managed to lift it over goalkeeper Larissa Rusek before prodding it over the line.
This result marked Roma's 14th league win of the season, leaving them on the brink of the top prize. For Juventus, the reigning champions, the loss represents a significant setback in their hopes of defending the title, solidifying Roma's position at the top of the table.
Meanwhile, at the opposite end of the table, Genoa slipped closer to relegation following a 2-1 defeat at home to Inter. The Nerazzurre, despite their disappointment in the title race, tightened their grip on second spot with a second-half turnaround, featuring goals from Marija Milinković and a rebound after a fine save from Camilla Forcinella.
Sassuolo and Parma also boosted their survival hopes. Lazio’s top three aspirations suffered a major blow in their 3-0 loss to Sassuolo. Lana Clelland started the scoring with an early penalty, followed by Naomi Eto and Kassandra Missipo. Lazio's miserable day was compounded by Martina Piemonte's red card for sarcastically clapping towards the referee.
This crucial matchday in the Italian top flight saw Roma solidify their strong position, while Juventus and other teams prepare for the final decisive matches of the season.