Lukaku received the ball at the penalty spot.
In an instant, he was surrounded by defenders, with Juan Jesus and Nainggolan closing in on him.
Their focus was intense, determined to shut him down.
But Lukaku is Lukaku—a world-class center-forward, one of the most formidable in football.
He showcased his strength and skill in this moment.
Despite the efforts of Juan Jesus and Nainggolan to disrupt him, Lukaku's athleticism and powerful leap were undeniable.
Unsurprisingly, he reached the ball first.
Without hesitation, he connected with a powerful header.
Alisson Becker, Roma's goalkeeper, braced himself.
Throughout the first half, Alisson had been nearly flawless, putting on a spectacular performance.
Though Roma had conceded two goals, neither could be blamed on him.
But now, Alisson was faced with another close-range header from Lukaku.
He dived for the save, fingertips stretched—but it wasn't enough.
The ball slipped past him and found the back of the net.
Just as Roma had begun to hope for a comeback, that hope was swiftly dashed.
For Roma, it was a crushing blow.
But the Roma players refused to give up.
After the restart, they immediately pushed forward on the attack.
Strootman picked up the ball in midfield and sent a perfectly timed pass over the Chelsea defense to find Perotti.
Despite his solid defensive skills, Strootman couldn't do much from here.
As Perotti received the ball, Chelsea's Azpilicueta was already tracking him.
Azpilicueta's performance tonight had been steady, but nothing spectacular.
However, back in his natural position on the wing, he had the chance to show off his speed.
Azpilicueta closed in on Perotti at lightning speed.
Timing it perfectly, he went in for a clean tackle.
With precision, he dispossessed Perotti, sending the ball loose.
Fabregas, positioned in midfield, quickly claimed possession.
Chelsea had a chance to counter-attack.
With the ball at his feet, Fabregas showcased his signature passing skills.
When it comes to top passers in the league, Fabregas is among the very best.
His pass soared over midfield and landed precisely in front of Su Luo.
Simultaneously, Roma's defenders scrambled to get into position.
Once again, Juan Jesus and Nainggolan were there, ready to challenge Su Luo.
Their tenacity throughout the match had been admirable.
Every time Su Luo touched the ball, these two defenders were on him in a flash.
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