Mon. Mar 9th, 2026

Juventus vs Roma: Gatti Saves the Day in Thrilling 3-3 Draw

Juventus dramatically salvaged a point against Roma in a thrilling 3-3 Serie A clash at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday. The Bianconeri showed remarkable resilience, coming back from a two-goal deficit in the final 15 minutes to avoid a fourth consecutive league defeat.

Roma initially took the lead through Wesley Franca’s stunning 39th-minute goal. While Francisco Conceicao equalized for Juventus just two minutes into the second half with a spectacular strike, Roma quickly regained control. Evan Ndicka made it 2-1, and Donyell Malen extended their lead to 3-1 in the 65th minute, continuing his excellent form since his January transfer.

However, Juventus launched a late comeback, with substitute Jeremie Boga reducing the deficit before Federico Gatti’s dramatic last-minute equalizer secured a vital draw. Despite maintaining their six-match unbeaten streak against Roma, Juventus remain four points behind the Giallorossi, who hold fourth place in the Serie A table.

Juventus Player Ratings (4-2-3-1)

Mattia Perin – 4/10

Faced a challenging evening with poor defensive support, and despite one good save against Niccolo Pisilli, he generally lacked assurance.

Pierre Kalulu – 7/10

Delivered another strong performance, contributing effectively to both attack and defense.

Gleison Bremer – 5/10

An uncharacteristically shaky display for a top Serie A defender, notably struggling to mark Malen.

Lloyd Kelly – 4/10

Had a very difficult night, often out of position and slow to react, making Bremer’s performance seem relatively solid in comparison.

Andrea Cambiaso – 6/10

Put in effort but didn’t reach his usual high standards, particularly lacking in attacking impact.

Teun Koopmeiners – 7/10

A composed and influential presence in midfield, orchestrating play and serving as Juventus’ key driving force.

Khephren Thuram – 5/10

A disappointing outing for Thuram, who struggled physically and lacked authority in duels, unlike Koopmeiners.

Weston McKennie – 6/10

Had a quiet game after nearly scoring with a header early on, but otherwise lacked a decisive impact.

Kenan Yildiz – 4/10

A rare off-night for the usually impressive Yildiz, who failed to provide the attacking spark Juventus needed.

Francisco Conceicao – 8/10

Scored an absolutely spectacular equalizer that could be a strong contender for the Puskas Award.

Jonathan David – 3/10

Largely isolated and ineffective upfront, continuing his struggle for form. Juventus urgently needs Vlahovic back.

Substitutes

Jeremie Boga – 8/10

Instigated the comeback with a crucial goal, showing great impact.

Edon Zhegrova – 6/10

Provided some energy after coming on.

Fabio Miretti – 5/10

A quiet contribution from the bench.

Federico Gatti – 8/10

The hero of the day, scoring the dramatic last-minute equalizer.

Lois Openda – N/A

Not enough time to make an impact.

By Aditya Kapur

Aditya Kapur, a seasoned sports journalist from Mumbai, has dedicated over 15 years to covering Indian sports. His profound understanding of cricket and kabaddi has made him one of the country's most respected analysts. Working for Mumbai's largest sports publications, he developed a unique system for analyzing cricket betting odds. Aditya regularly travels between Mumbai and Delhi, covering major Indian Premier League tournaments. His sports analytics Telegram channel has gathered over 50,000 subscribers. He is particularly valued for his insider knowledge of cricket teams' behind-the-scenes life and accurate predictions for international matches.

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