Roma secured a important 2-1 victory over Lecce in Serie A. The match saw the giallorossi take the lead in the first half, with Lecce responding in the second half seeking an equalizer. Ranieri's side kept their composure in the final minutes, closing out the three points with a decisive header in the penalty area.
Who were the protagonists of Roma-Lecce?
The match saw standout performances from key players in the Roma squad. The midfielder dominated the central area, completing 85% of passes and creating two clear goal-scoring opportunities. In attack, the forward capitalized on a defensive error to score the opening goal, bringing his season tally to five league goals. The full-back also provided an important contribution on the wing, delivering the assist for the second goal and showing great pace in offensive phases.
What is the historical record between Roma and Lecce?
In recent head-to-heads, Roma holds the advantage. In the last five meetings, Roma have won three, lost one, and drawn one. Today's 2-1 victory adds another chapter to this rivalry, confirming the good form of the capital side against mid-table teams. Today's match brings the total goals scored by Roma in these encounters to eleven over the last five years.
How is Roma living this start to the season?
Roma's start to the season has been characterized by solid performance. The team currently sits in first place in the Serie A table, with six points from the first two games. The record so far is two wins, zero draws, and zero losses. The goal difference is eight goals scored and zero conceded, with recent form of two consecutive wins bringing enthusiasm among fans. The attack has scored eight goals while the defense has kept a clean sheet in both matches played.
Next fixture for Roma: Atalanta at home
The next challenge for Roma will see the giallorossi face Atalanta, currently fifth in the table, on Sunday, September 5, 2026, at the Olimpico. The match is scheduled for 20:45 and represents an important test for the side, coming off two consecutive wins. Atalanta, coming off a 3-1 win over Venezia, will look to interrupt Roma's positive run. Fans can follow the live match on Sky Sport and stream on Now TV.
Sources: www.bbc.com
