Roma's Argentine forward #21 Paulo Dybala celebrates after scoring the team third goal during the Italian Serie A football match between AS Roma and Torino on February 26, 2024 at the Olympic stadium in Rome. (Photo by Tiziana FABI / AFP) (Photo by TIZIANA FABI/AFP via Getty Images)

Paulo Dybala starts to a great reception after deciding to stay at Roma with Artem Dovbyk and Matias Soulé against Empoli.

It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT).

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The Giallorossi fans had a tumultuous week, as after Dybala had emptied his lockers and said his goodbyes, he suddenly changed his mind and rejected a contract worth €75m over three years to play for Saudi Pro League team Al-Qadsiah.

This turnaround saw him treated like a hero and he’s bound to get a huge ovation at the Stadio Olimpico tonight, especially as he gets his first start of the season.

Leandro Paredes also returns from suspension in midfield.

Empoli began their campaign with a draw against Monza and are missing Samuele Perisan, Szymon Zurkowski, Luca Belardinelli and Tyronne Ebuehi.

Alberto Grassi is also suspended along with coach Roberto D’Aversa.

Roma vs. Empoli line-ups

Roma: Svilar; Celik, Mancini, N’Dicka, Angelino; Cristante, Paredes, Pellegrini; Dybala, Soulé; Dovbyk

Empoli: Vasquez; Walukiewicz, Ismajli, Viti; Gyasi, Henderson, Maleh, Pezzella; Fazzini, Solbakken; Colombo

25-08-2024 19:45
MatchDay 2

Player statistic

1st half
    26' Yellow card Youssef Maleh
    45' Goal Emmanuel Gyasi
(Assist: Lorenzo Colombo)
2nd half
    58' Yellow card Ola Solbakken
    61' Penalty Lorenzo Colombo
Eldor Shomurodov
(Assist: Tommaso Baldanzi)
Goal 80'    
    84' Yellow card Liberato Cacace

Match statistic

69
Possession %
31
17
Total shots
10
6
Shots on target
3
8
Shots off target
4
3
Blocked shots
3
8
Corners
5
10
Fouls
9
Roma
Empoli

Starting lineups

99
Goalkeeper
3
Defender
5
Defender
23
Defender
19
Defender
46'
4
Midfielder
62'
16
Midfielder
63'
7
Midfielder
11
Attacker
18
Attacker
77'
21
Attacker
23
Goalkeeper
34
Defender
3
63'
21
Defender
10
Midfielder
88'
6
Midfielder
93
Midfielder
63'
11
Attacker
29
Attacker
87'
17
Attacker
58'

Substitutes

6
Defender
92
9
Attacker
52
Midfielder
98
Goalkeeper
61
Midfielder
67
Attacker
89
Goalkeeper
26
Midfielder
72
Defender
66
Defender
59
Midfielder
46'
28
Midfielder
62'
35
Midfielder
63'
14
Attacker
77'
98
Goalkeeper
14
Defender
12
Goalkeeper
7
Attacker
35
Defender
2
Defender
99
58'
32
Midfielder
63'
13
Defender
63'
19
Attacker
87'
30
Defender
88'

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