AS Roma has solidified its status as the form team in Italy, sitting top of Serie A and turning its attention to a Champions League debut. The Giallorossi completed a stunning comeback against Atalanta and now have a perfect record from three league matches.
How did Roma beat Atalanta?
According to Chiesa di Totti, the match looked destined to end in defeat for Roma. Atalanta took the lead after halftime, but late goals from Mario Hermoso and Matías Soulé in the 90th and 93rd minutes completed a dramatic turnaround. This win kept Roma alone at the summit of Serie A, with 9 points from three wins and a goal difference of +9, having scored 10 and conceded just one. The club's official website described the result as a "dramatic comeback." The victory also carried historical weight, as Chiesa di Totti noted it exorcised a poor recent record against the Bergamo side. The next league fixture is a tough away trip to Torino, scheduled for September 14.
What lineup will they use in the Champions League?
Sky Sport Italia has predicted the probable lineups for the Champions League opener against Fenerbahce. Manager Gian Piero Gasperini is expected to field the same starting eleven that beat Atalanta. The predicted formation is a 3-4-2-1 with Svilar in goal, a back three of Mancini, Ndicka, and Hermoso, and the attack led by Malen supported by Dybala and Rodrigo Mora. Fenerbahce will be without the suspended midfielder Guendouzi. The Turkish side, managed by Kartal, is likely to use a 4-2-3-1 with Ederson in goal and former Serie A defender Milan Skriniar at the back. The potential European debut for young full-back Lulli is another point of interest for this clash.
What do the match data say?
A deeper look at the numbers from the Atalanta game, again from Chiesa di Totti, reveals significant details. With this win, Roma extended its winning streak in Serie A to eight games, a run dating back to last season. This achievement allowed Gasperini to make club history, becoming only the third Roma manager to win eight consecutive league matches. The team's official data can be found in our stats section. The defense, which has conceded only once in three games, remains a strong point. The Atalanta match was also the first real test of character after comfortable wins over Fiorentina and Lecce to open the campaign.
How is Roma viewed in the power rankings?
CBS Sports placed AS Roma second in its updated power rankings after the third Serie A matchday, behind only Inter. The American outlet reacted enthusiastically to the team's performances, stating, "Wow, Roma! It feels like they can really challenge Inter for the title this season." The full Serie A standings, with Roma firmly in first place, are available on our standings page. Defending champion Inter remains the primary benchmark, but Roma's perfect start is fueling major expectations. Gasperini's side has shown it possesses the right mentality to compete until the end.
What happened in the first two matches?
Data from ESPN confirms Roma's dominance in the opening two matchdays of the league. In the August 24th game against Fiorentina, which ended 4-0, Donyell Malen was the star with a hat-trick. The fourth goal was scored by Niccolò Pisilli. In that match, the team maintained 61% possession and created four big chances. These initial results built a solid platform for the season. The full squad achieving these successes can be viewed on our squad page. The next league challenge is scheduled for Sunday, September 14th at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino.
