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Malen converted a rebound after Montipò saved his penalty in the 56th minute, and El Shaarawy added a stoppage-time goal as Roma beat Verona 2-0 to secure Champions League qualification.
The numbers tell the story: 2-0, a saved penalty that did not ultimately matter, a decisive strike in the 56' created by Paulo Dybala's assist, and a late insurance goal in stoppage time. The combination of Malen's persistence and Dybala's setup produced the breakthrough that carried the result.
That victory at Verona did more than win three points. By finishing the match 2-0, Roma sealed their return to the Champions League — the outcome that defined the evening for players and supporters alike. Earlier coverage had followed the club's run in the title race; see the earlier piece, "Roma Vs Fiorentina: Gasperini defers future as Roma press for Champions race" ( which tracked another chapter in the same push.
The match contained a clear drama: Montipò kept out Malen's penalty, a moment that might have swung the tie, but the rebound fell kindly and Malen reacted to steer the ball into the net. That sequence — penalty saved, rebound converted — is the friction point that decided everything. It undercuts the neat narrative that a single missed spot-kick ends a chance; here, a saved penalty immediately became the opening goal.
El Shaarawy's stoppage-time strike removed any late doubt, converting a tense finish into a definitive scoreline and marking the second goal of the night. The two goals, separated by nearly the final forty minutes of the match, bracketed a performance that ultimately delivered on the simple requirement: win, and qualification follows. Dybala's assist for Malen's 56' finish was the creative moment the team needed before the late seal came.
For As Roma, the immediate consequence is plain and unavoidable: the club will compete in the Champions League. That single fact — secured on this pitch by Malen's follow-up and El Shaarawy's stoppage-time finish — is the defining result of the match and, given the stakes, the match will be remembered for it.
