Match Report
Nothing between them on points: 11 each, with Roma 1st and Chelsea 2nd. Recent form told a different story for Chelsea: only 15th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 2nd. In league terms the two rates read 1.5/1 for Roma and 2.67/1.33 for Chelsea (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.59.
Roma came in having won three on the spin. Momentum sat with Chelsea, winners of their last three.
Stadio Olimpico in Romagnano Sesia staged the fixture, a ground that holds 40,000. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Roma led 2-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 3-0.