ROME - AS Roma sealed a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Atalanta at the Stadio Olimpico to maintain their perfect start to the Serie A season. The win lifts Roma to second place in the table with nine points from three matches, just one point behind leaders Lazio.
The Giallorossi had to fight back after falling behind to an Ederson goal for Atalanta early in the second half. Mario Hermoso equalised in the 89th minute before Matías Soulé struck the winner in stoppage time, completing a turnaround that extends Roma's unbeaten league run to five games. With ten goals scored and only one conceded, Roma have the best goal difference in the division ahead of their next fixture away to Torino, who sit 13th. Fans can check the full schedule on the fixtures page.
Gasperini's winning run
Manager Gian Piero Gasperini became the third coach in Roma's history to win eight consecutive Serie A matches with this result. Speaking before the game about squad management amid a busy schedule, Gasperini emphasised a game-by-game approach. "We need to take it match by match", the manager said. "It’s true that these games are all close together but it’s impossible to predict what will happen on the pitch." He also acknowledged the inevitability of minor injuries as the season progresses, with Manu Koné currently the only player sidelined.
Turning the tide
This victory held extra significance after Roma managed just one point from their two meetings with Atalanta last season. The team now heads into their midweek Champions League return leg in Turkey with confidence boosted, following a 1-1 draw away to Fenerbahçe on September 10th. The depth of Gasperini's squad, visible in the full squad list, appears ready for the dual challenge. The current standings show Roma firmly in a Champions League qualification spot.
Roma's recent form reads three wins and two draws from their last five matches across all competitions. Their next test is a trip to face Torino on Sunday, a fixture they won 2-0 in the corresponding away game last January.
