The new season kicked off with a goalless draw for AS Roma, managed by Daniele De Rossi, as they faced Cagliari. Paulo Dybala made a late appearance, coming on for the last twenty minutes, amidst speculation surrounding his potential move to Al Qadsiah in Saudi Arabia.
The drama unfolded late in the match, starting from the 80th minute. Dybala setup a great opportunity that saw his teammate Dovbyk hit the crossbar with a powerful header. Almost immediately, Cagliari’s Marin had a chance of his own but also struck the woodwork. Shortly after, Lorenzo Pellegrini thought he had scored a goal on the counterattack, only for it to be ruled out for offside after he pounced on a rebound from Dovbyk’s shot.
Roma’s debut may not have produced the desired result, but the match was filled with moments that hinted at excitement in the coming weeks.