AS Roma is in the spotlight due to a controversy with Atalanta and its perfect start to the Serie A season. The Bergamo club has stated it wants to clarify events before sports justice authorities following a clash with Roma officials.
What happened between Atalanta and Roma?
As reported by ANSA Sport, Atalanta released a statement declaring itself "absolutely available" to resort to sports justice bodies. The aim is to shed light on the confrontation that took place at the Olimpico in Rome between Atalanta's CEO Luca Percassi and Roma's sporting director Tony D'Amico. The Bergamo club, in the same communication, "firmly rejects the assessments expressed by Roma" regarding its executive.
The club explained it considers it appropriate not to fuel the matter further with public statements. For this reason, it has declared itself ready to undergo any necessary confrontation with the competent sporting authorities. The intention is to verify all the circumstances referenced in the incident.
How is Roma performing in the league?
While the issue with Atalanta develops off the pitch, on the field Roma is experiencing an exhilarating moment. As analyzed by ChiesadiTotti.com, Gian Piero Gasperini's team secured its second consecutive 4-0 win, this time away at Lecce. Donyell Malen was once again the protagonist, scoring a brace that takes his tally to five goals in two matches.
The Dutch player has now scored 19 goals in his first 20 Serie A games, a historic statistic that brings him close to legends like Gunnar Nordahl and José Altafini. The win at Lecce follows the 4-0 victory over Fiorentina on the opening day, showing impressive solidity in this initial phase. The team appears quick, relentless, and ready from the first minute, characteristics typical of a Gasperini-led side.
What is the league standings situation?
With these results, AS Roma leads the Serie A table with a perfect record. After three matchdays, the team has collected 9 points with three wins, a flawless record reflected in the current WWW form. The offensive output is extraordinary, with 10 goals scored and only one conceded, for a +9 goal difference.
These numbers place the Giallorossi firmly at the top of the standings, as confirmed by data updated to September 7, 2026. Fans can follow the evolution of the table on our dedicated standings page. The next league commitment is set for September 14, an away match against Torino, currently in 14th place.
What are the next steps for the team?
The team will need to maintain focus despite the off-field controversy. The fixture against Torino represents another test to confirm their top-of-the-table ambitions. The players have shown they can handle distractions, as evidenced by the performance against Lecce played during a period of transfer market activity.
The schedule of upcoming matches is available for full consultation in the fixtures section. Meanwhile, the individual performance of key players like Malen and Dybala, who provided three assists against Fiorentina, continues to be tracked in our stats. Roma faces Torino away on September 14, 2026.
