AS Roma strengthened their lead at the top of Serie A with a 1-0 win over Atalanta at the Stadio Olimpico. Mario Hermoso scored the only goal of the match played on Friday, September 5, 2026, giving the Giallorossi their second win in two matches.
The news was reported by www.reutersconnect.com. Daniele De Rossi's side, now leading the standings with 6 points, kept a clean sheet for the second consecutive game. With 8 goals scored and 0 conceded, Roma boast a +8 goal difference, the best in the league. Their next league fixture is an away match against Bologna, currently 15th, on December 6.
Who decided the match
Mario Hermoso settled the contest with a precise header from a corner in the first half. The Spanish defender, who arrived in the summer, opened his personal goal account for the season with an important strike. Santiago Castro was the first to celebrate with the goalscorer, in an image captured by photographer Ciro De Luca for REUTERS. The photo, identified by the slug SOCCER-ITALY-ROM-ATA, shows the players' joy after the goal.
What the standings look like
The victory allows AS Roma to maintain sole leadership of Serie A. With two wins from two matches, the team has taken the maximum points available. This perfect start provides a good cushion for the long season ahead. Fans can check the updated situation in the site's standings section.
What are the upcoming fixtures
The schedule now features a long break for international matches before the league resumes. Roma will return to action on December 6 against Bologna at the Dall'Ara. It will be a tricky away match against a team looking for points to climb the table. The full schedule of upcoming games is available on the fixtures page.
What this result means
This win against a direct competitor like Atalanta holds particular value. It confirms the team's defensive solidity and their ability to win even when not at their best. Hermoso's goal also shows how the new signings are already contributing. To analyze detailed match and season statistics, you can visit the stats section.
The team will face Bologna away on December 6, 2026.
