Roma Crush Fiorentina 4-0, Close Gap on Juventus for Champions League Spot

Key facts

• Roma defeated Fiorentina 4-0 at Stadio Olimpico on May 4, 2026.
• Gianluca Mancini, Wesley, Mario Hermoso, and Niccolò Pisilli scored for Roma.
• Roma moved into fifth place, one point behind Juventus with three games left.
• Fiorentina suffered their first league defeat in eight games, remaining 16th.
• Roma have the best home record in Serie A, undefeated in 11 matches.
• Cremonese lost 2-1 to Lazio, remaining third from bottom, four points from safety.

Roma’s First-Half Blitz Secures Vital Win

Roma scored three times in a commanding first half on its way to a 4-0 win over Fiorentina that boosted its hopes of a top four finish and a Champions League place in Serie A on Monday. Gianluca Mancini headed home the opener from a corner kick after 13 minutes. Wesley added a second five minutes later to put Gian Piero Gasperini’s side in the driving seat. Mario Hermoso added the third after great set up work by Manu Kone, and Niccolò Pisilli completed the scoring early in the second half.

Fiorentina’s Unbeaten Run Ends as Survival Hopes Remain Alive

It was the first league defeat for Fiorentina in eight games. La Viola still need a point to guarantee their Serie A survival and remain in 16th, nine points clear of the relegation zone. Fiorentina’s Jacopo Fazzini and Fabiano Parisi were involved in challenges during the match, but the visitors could not contain Roma’s attack. The result leaves Fiorentina with work to do in their remaining fixtures to secure safety.

Cremonese Misses Chance to Boost Survival Bid

Cremonese relinquished a first-half lead in losing at home to Lazio 2-1, missing a chance to grab crucial points in its fight to avoid relegation. The home side took the lead in the first half when Federico Bonazzoli’s left-foot shot squirmed under the body of Lazio goalkeeper Edoardo Motta. Cremonese has won only one of its last 21 league matches. It remained third from bottom, four points adrift of safe and 17th-placed Lecce with three games to play.

Roma’s Home Dominance and Transfer Activity

Roma maintain the best home record in Serie A: 11 times undefeated at Stadio Olimpico. The club, founded in 1927, plays its home games at the second-largest stadium in Italy, which it shares with fierce rivals Lazio. Off the pitch, Giovanni Manna is on Roma’s shortlist for a sporting director role. Roma is also working to recruit Alajbegovic regardless of who the next sporting director will be. Two candidates are in pole position to replace Massara. Gasperini said after the match: “Roma shouldn’t be dismantled, but strengthened.” He also noted, “There’s great unity between me and the team, these lads are incredible.”

Player Performances and Future Prospects

Pisilli thanked Roma fans after the 4-0 win: “We still have a chance for Top 4 with them.” Hermoso commented, “We play good football, I like it here.” Kone and Tsimikas were called up for the Fiorentina match, with Kone providing the assist for Hermoso’s goal. Dovbyk is awaiting the green light to return to group training. Premier League clubs and Atletico Madrid are monitoring Soulé, while Barcelona have shown interest in Ndicka. Gasperini is keen on Fiorentina’s Dodo and Fortini, indicating potential transfer moves in the summer.

Serie A Standings and Champions League Race

Roma’s win moved them into fifth place, just one point behind Juventus with three matches remaining. A top-four finish would secure a Champions League berth for the capital club. Cremonese’s defeat leaves them four points from safety, with only three games to play. Their survival chances are slim after winning just one of their last 21 league matches. Fiorentina, despite the defeat, remain nine points clear of the relegation zone and need only one more point to guarantee their Serie A status.

Gasperini’s Vision for Roma’s Future

Gasperini’s comments after the match underline his ambition to build on the current squad. “Roma shouldn’t be dismantled, but strengthened,” he said, signaling a desire for reinforcements rather than a rebuild. With Roma’s strong home form and a cohesive squad, Gasperini believes the team can push for higher honours. The unity between him and the players, as he described, could be a key factor in the final stretch of the season. The coming weeks will determine whether Roma can secure Champions League football and how the club’s transfer strategy will shape the next campaign.

The bottom line

• Roma’s 4-0 win over Fiorentina puts them one point behind Juventus for fourth place with three games left.
• Roma have the best home record in Serie A, undefeated in 11 matches at Stadio Olimpico.
• Fiorentina’s eight-game unbeaten run ended, but they remain nine points clear of relegation.
• Cremonese lost 2-1 to Lazio, remaining four points from safety with three games to play.
• Gasperini wants Roma strengthened, not dismantled, and praised team unity.
• Transfer activity includes interest in Soulé, Ndicka, Dodo, and Fortini, with Manna and Alajbegovic on the shortlist for sporting director.