AS Roma is the dominant force at the start of the 2026-2027 Serie A season, with two emphatic wins and sole possession of top spot. The Giallorossi wrapped up matchday two with a convincing 4-0 away win at Lecce, following a 4-0 victory over Fiorentina on opening day. According to a report by www.cbssports.com, the capital club has been "by far, the best team of the opening two weekends of Serie A soccer."
How did Roma win the second matchday?
The trip to the Via del Mare turned into a display of offensive power. Donny Malen was the absolute protagonist, scoring a brace that takes his personal tally to five goals in just two league matches. The 4-0 win over Lecce was the team's first away victory of the season and confirmed the excellent form of Daniele De Rossi's side. With six points from six, eight goals scored and none conceded, Roma has the best attack and defense in the league, sitting firmly in first place in the standings.
Which other teams are in the mix?
Inter, the defending champions, began their title defense with a narrow 1-0 away win at Cagliari, despite creating 26 shots on goal. Napoli, meanwhile, faces a tricky start under new manager Massimiliano Allegri, who replaced Antonio Conte, and must prepare for their Champions League opener against Arsenal. Juventus won 2-0 against Parma, while Maurizio Sarri's Lazio also has a perfect record thanks to Davide Frattesi's braces in the first two games.
What happened to the other Roman clubs?
The landscape is not rosy for all capital city teams. Fiorentina suffered a stunning collapse, losing 3-0 at home to newly-promoted Frosinone, in a match that coincided with the centenary celebration of the visitors. For Frosinone, coached by Massimiliano Alvini, it was their first-ever Serie A victory. This result, combined with the 4-0 defeat to Roma, plunges Fiorentina into a deep crisis after just two rounds.
What are Roma's next fixtures?
The team must maintain focus for a top-level test next weekend. On Saturday, September 5th, at the Olimpico, AS Roma will face Atalanta, currently fifth in the table, in a direct clash between the early frontrunners. Fans can follow all the match details and the full schedule on our fixtures page. The squad, whose full roster can be viewed in our squad section, has shown it has the depth and quality to be considered a serious title contender.
