Roma have clinched the Serie A title with two games to spare, defeating Ternana 2-0 in a match that showcased the brilliance of captain Manuela Giugliano. The victory not only secured the championship but also marked Roma's third title triumph, adding to their 2023 and 2024 successes.
Giugliano was the star of the show, opening the scoring from the penalty spot in the 25th minute. Initially, her effort was saved, but a video review revealed that Ternana goalkeeper Katja Schroffenegger had moved off her line too early. The Roma skipper made no mistake with the rebound, firing her side into the lead. She then sealed the win with just under 20 minutes remaining, connecting with Evelyne Viens' flick-on at the near post to volley home beautifully.
With this result, Roma maintained their six-point lead over Inter and secured the title due to their superior head-to-head record. The Giallorosse have now cemented their status as a dominant force in Italian women's football.
Elsewhere on match-day 20, Inter secured second place with a hard-fought 1-0 derby victory over AC Milan. Haley Bugeja scored the only goal just before halftime, collecting the ball on the edge of the box and firing a low shot past Laura Giuliani. Inter had to endure a tense finish after Marija Milinković was sent off for pulling back Chanté Dompig outside the box, but they held on to claim the three points.
While Inter fell short in their title bid, they can take pride in sealing the runners-up spot for the second consecutive season. They have already surpassed last season's points tally by five and will look to add more in their final two games against Juventus and Como.
Juventus, meanwhile, moved to the brink of European qualification after a thrilling match that saw them take the lead three times. The Bianconere showed resilience, but their inconsistency this season has left them fighting for a top-three finish rather than challenging for the title.
With just two games remaining, the Serie A season is reaching a thrilling conclusion. Roma's title triumph is a testament to their consistency and quality, while Inter and Juventus will be eager to finish strong and secure their places in European competition next season.