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AS Roma Stuns Midtjylland, Ends Perfect Record 2-1

11/28/2025

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Summary

Story summary

AS Roma defeated FC Midtjylland 2-1 in the UEFA Europa League on November 27, 2025, at Stadio Olimpico in Rome, improving to 9 points in the group while Midtjylland stayed at 12, ending Midtjylland's perfect record.
AS Roma forward Neil El Aynaoui scored the opener in the 7th minute.
Stephan El Shaarawy of AS Roma added a goal in the 83rd minute.
FC Midtjylland's Paulinho scored in the 87th minute.

History

Historical Context

The UEFA Europa League, rebranded from the UEFA Cup in 2009, began its 2015–16 season with 191 teams participating. Sevilla FC won the inaugural title in 2016, marking their fifth overall victory. AS Roma's recent triumph over FC Midtjylland illustrates the evolving competitive landscape in European football, as clubs increasingly invest in strategies to enhance performance and engage fans.

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Story summary

AS Roma defeated FC Midtjylland 2-1 in the UEFA Europa League on November 27, 2025, at Stadio Olimpico in Rome, improving to 9 points in the group while Midtjylland stayed at 12, ending Midtjylland's perfect record.
AS Roma forward Neil El Aynaoui scored the opener in the 7th minute.
Stephan El Shaarawy of AS Roma added a goal in the 83rd minute.
FC Midtjylland's Paulinho scored in the 87th minute.

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