AS Roma delivered a commanding 4-0 victory over Atalanta in a Serie A match played at the Stadio Olimpico on May 17, 2026. The win solidifies Roma's position at the top of the league table, having taken 6 points from 2 games with 8 goals scored and 0 conceded.
The match details were reported by sports.yahoo.com. Kick-off was at 19:45 UK time with the official line-ups confirmed shortly before. Roma head coach Gian Piero Gasperini selected Svilar in goal behind a back three of Mancini, Ndicka, and Hermoso. Lulli and Wesley operated as wing-backs, with Koné and Cristante in midfield supporting an attacking trio of Dybala, Mora, and Malen. Evan Ndicka started after recovering from a warm-up muscle pull, replacing Daniele Ghilardi in defence.
Who scored for AS Roma?
Summer signing Donyell Malen was the star of the show. The Dutch forward netted a brace, taking his tally to five goals in his last three league games following his performances against Fiorentina and Lecce. Paulo Dybala, who shook off a muscular issue, started and contributed to the attacking play. Gasperini's side displayed cohesive and determined football, even without the injured Lorenzo Pellegrini.
How was Atalanta lined up?
Opponents Atalanta, managed by Maurizio Sarri who returns after last season's experience as the coach of Lazio, fielded an attacking trident of De Ketelaere, Scamacca, and Elmas. New deadline-day signing Jonathan Rowe from Bologna and Giacomo Raspadori were on the bench. The Bergamo side, coming off two opening wins with late goals against Sassuolo and Bologna, could not repeat the feat. Gian Piero Gasperini said he "faces his old club," referencing his past tenure at Atalanta.
What is the league standing?
With this result, AS Roma firmly holds first place in Serie A. Their perfect start includes 2 wins from 2 matches, 8 goals scored, and 0 conceded, making their defence the tightest in the league so far. Fans can track the evolving table on our standings page. The team showed no rotation ahead of Thursday's Champions League opener against Fenerbahce, demonstrating full focus on every competition.
What are the upcoming fixtures?
Roma's schedule now continues with a tough away fixture against Bologna, scheduled for December 6, 2026. Bologna currently sits 15th in the table. All future matches are listed on our fixtures page. The squad will aim to maintain this positive momentum, even as Nahuel Molina is not ready to return and Kamaldeen Sulemana and Isak Hien are out until next month. The next league match is another significant test for a group with title ambitions.
