AS Roma kicked off the 2026-2027 season with a statement performance, thrashing Fiorentina 4-0 to go top of Serie A. The Giallorossi delivered the standout display of the opening weekend, as reflected in CBS Sports' power rankings, which now rank them second after a two-place rise.
Following this win, Daniele De Rossi's side leads the official league table with 3 points, a perfect record of 1 win, 0 draws, and 0 losses, and a +4 goal difference. Their next fixture is an away trip to face Lecce, currently fourth, on August 31, 2026. The early season top scorer is Donyell Malen, who netted a hat-trick on his debut.
How did AS Roma beat Fiorentina?
The match against Gian Piero Gasperini's Viola was a one-sided affair from the start. Paulo Dybala was the master conductor, providing three precise assists that dismantled the opposition defense. Finishing the job was Dutch forward Donyell Malen, who bagged a personal hat-trick, showing an instant connection with the team's new direction. Fiorentina, considered one of Italy's most interesting sides before kick-off, turned out to be the biggest disappointment of the weekend.
This emphatic victory did not go unnoticed. CBS Sports' power rankings, published this week, rewarded the capital club by elevating them to second place, just behind Inter. It's a strong signal for a club whose sporting director, Kosta Runjaic, said ahead of the season that the club will "aim for European soccer next year."
Who leads the power rankings?
Topping the power rankings is reigning Serie A champion Inter. Cristian Chivu's Nerazzurri won 4-1 against Monza at San Siro, featuring a backheel goal from Francesco Pio Esposito. Starting right winger Andy Diouf provided two assists and won the Man of the Match award. They are followed in third by Ruben Amorim's AC Milan, who beat Torino with a goal from Italian winger Alphadjo Cisse, and Massimiliano Allegri's Napoli in fourth, who won 2-0 at Genoa with a contentious Kevin De Bruyne strike.
The top five is rounded out by surprise package Como, managed by Cesc Fàbregas, who drew away at a traditionally tough Udinese ground. In sixth, Luciano Spalletti's Juventus beat Frosinone 1-0 thanks to a Bremer header but still shows some attacking limitations, with Randal Kolo Muani yet to fully impress.
What does this start mean for AS Roma's season?
This opening triumph provides a solid foundation of confidence and points for the campaign ahead. With 4 goals scored and 0 conceded, the team shows enviable balance. The Malen-Dybala partnership has already proven it can be lethal, a factor that will ease pressure in the closing days of the transfer window. The squad must now maintain this focus for a long season where every point matters.
The schedule continues immediately with the trip to Lecce, a test not to be underestimated against an in-form side. Fans can track the league's progress on our standings page and all upcoming matches in the fixtures. With this spirit and these numbers, AS Roma has sent a clear message to the rest of Serie A.
