RACKING UP CLEAN SHEETS

They're both top-class and have a lot of respect for each other. Back in early December, Roma goalkeeper Svilar, smiling, named Mike Maignan at the Serie A Awards Gala when asked, "Who's the best goalkeeper in the league after you?". Svilar and Maignan continue to rack up clean sheets. Overall, they're evenly matched, but so far in 2026, Roma's keeper has conceded one fewer goal in Serie A. This season, Roma have kept ten clean sheets in the Italian top flight and three in the Europa League. AC Milan have matched that tally: ten in the league and two in the Coppa Italia. Since the start of 2026, however, Roma have only conceded once in Serie A - Scalvini's goal for Atalanta in Bergamo - while AC Milan have shipped goals to Lorenzo Colombo at San Siro and Comuzzo in Florence.

The two goalkeepers set to face each other in Roma v AC Milan on Sunday are often compared due to their outstanding performances. Svilar is regarded as a rising talent, while Maignan is known for his experience and reliability. Both rank among the league's best in stats like clean sheets and save percentages. Mile Svilar is renowned for his exceptional reflexes and lightning-fast reactions. With rapid growth and steady composure, he has become one of Roma's standout players. His father, Ratko Svilar, won nine caps for Yugoslavia and ended his professional career at 46 with Antwerp in Belgium. Mike Maignan, meanwhile, stands out for his leadership, explosiveness, footwork, and consistency. It's a clash between two of Serie A's top goalkeepers, both indispensable for their teams.

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