Roma secured a vital 2‑1 Serie A victory over Torino on 18 January 2026, overturning a first‑half deficit with two goals from Tammy Abraham. Mourinho’s tactical shift sparked the comeback, while goalkeeper Rui Patricio kept a clean sheet after Torino’s early lead. The win lifts Roma to 38 points and strengthens their European‑competition push.
Match Overview: Roma vs Torino 2-1 Result
The clash at Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino delivered a dramatic turnaround. Torino opened the scoring through Andrea Belotti, but Roma responded with a brace from Tammy Abraham after a strategic midfield adjustment. The decisive goal came in the 78th minute, sealing a 2‑1 win for the visitors.
First Half – Torino’s Early Advantage
Torino began strongly, creating chances on the right flank. In the 34th minute, a precise cross from Riccardo Gagliolo allowed Belotti to head past Roma keeper Rui Patricio, giving the hosts a 1‑0 lead. Roma struggled to break down the compact defence, ending the half trailing.
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Second Half – Roma’s Tactical Shift Pays Off
Mourinho moved Lorenzo Pellegrini into a more advanced role, increasing attacking fluidity. Abraham equalised in the 56th minute after a clever one‑two with Pellegrino. The winning goal arrived three minutes later when Pedro Porro delivered a pinpoint through‑ball for Abraham’s curling finish from the edge of the box.
Key Statistics
- Possession: Roma 58% – Torino 42%
- Passes: Roma 483 (86% accuracy) – Torino 410 (81% accuracy)
- Shots on target: Roma 14 – Torino 9
- Goal scorers: Tammy Abraham (2), Andrea Belotti (1)
Player Ratings
- Tammy Abraham (Roma): 8.3 – decisive brace and intelligent movement.
- Rui Patricio (Roma): 7.5 – crucial saves kept the clean sheet.
- Andrea Belotti (Torino): 7.2 – solid work rate, but defensive lapse proved costly.
Implications for the Table
Roma’s victory moves them to 38 points, narrowing the gap to the Europa League places to five points and reviving hopes of a top‑six finish. Torino, now on 30 points, fall five points behind Roma and must regroup to stay within the top ten.
Looking Ahead
Roma travel to Genoa next week, seeking to build momentum for a European push. Torino’s manager will likely tweak the midfield setup to curb Roma’s quick transitions and aim for a rebound in the upcoming fixtures.
