Paulo Dybala Faces New Injury Setback After Penalty Miss

Roma forward Paulo Dybala is facing another injury concern after suffering a left thigh flexor muscle injury during a Serie A match against AC Milan on November 3, 2025. This setback comes after he missed a penalty – his first for Roma in four years – in the same match.

Penalty Miss and Injury

Dybala’s penalty miss against Milan ended a perfect record of 19 successful penalties taken with Roma. It was also his first missed penalty in an official match since November 30, 2021, while playing for Juventus against Salernitana . The injury occurred while taking the penalty, as he felt a pull in his left thigh and was forced to leave the match in tears.

Roma’s Penalty Struggles

Dybala’s missed penalty is part of a recent trend of penalty struggles for Roma, with teammates Dovbyk and Soulé also failing to convert from the spot in recent weeks .

Dybala’s Career Overview

Paulo Dybala, nicknamed “La Joya” (“The Jewel”), currently plays as a forward for Roma and the Argentina national team . He began his professional career with Instituto de Córdoba in 2011 before moving to Palermo in 2012, where he won a Serie B title. He then joined Juventus in 2015, winning multiple Serie A and Coppa Italia titles, and was named Serie A Most Valuable Player in the 2019–20 season. Dybala joined Roma in 2022 .

International Success

Dybala made his senior debut for Argentina in 2015 and was part of the squad that won the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the 2022 Finalissima. He has made 40 appearances for Argentina, also participating in the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the 2019 Copa América .

Injury Evaluation and Recovery

Instrumental exams are scheduled to determine the extent of Dybala’s injury. Initial estimates suggest he could be out for two to three weeks, potentially returning after the international break.