AS Roma preserved their spot at the top of Serie A with a dramatic late comeback against Atalanta, sealed by goals from Matías Soulé and Mario Hermoso. Gian Piero Gasperini's side overturned a deficit in the closing minutes, maintaining a perfect start to the season with two wins from two matches.
How did Roma beat Atalanta?
According to Reuters, Roma secured a last-gasp victory over Atalanta, a result that propelled the Giallorossi to the summit of the table. The match seemed lost when Ederson put the visitors ahead shortly after half-time. The team found a way back in the dying moments.
Matías Soulé leveled the score in the 90th minute, and Mario Hermoso netted the winner in the 93rd, completing a stunning turnaround. AS Roma's official website described the win as "dramatic," noting how the two players found the net in front of the Curva Sud. This victory brings Roma to six points in the standings, with a record of two wins, zero draws, and zero losses.
What are the numbers behind Roma's perfect start?
The capital club has concluded the first two matchdays with two comprehensive victories, scoring eight goals and conceding none. This figure, also reported by mymotherlode.com, means a goal difference of +8, the best in the league. The 4-0 away win at Lecce on matchday two was a major contributor to this record.
In that match, Donyell Malen continued his hot streak by scoring another two goals, taking his seasonal tally to five in two games. Matías Soulé and Rodrigo Mora completed the scoring. These results established Roma's title credentials from the early stages, as highlighted by the sources. You can check all the updated squad data in our stats section.
What did fan media say about the win?
The fan site Chiesa di Totti described the victory over Atalanta as a moment of pure emotion, capable of overturning the perception of a certain defeat. The outlet named Soulé and Hermoso the stars of the show, stating they "stole the show" by turning a potential 1-0 loss into a 2-1 triumph.
The analysis also highlighted the performance of opposing goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi, who made nine saves, without which the scoreline could have been much wider in Roma's favor. Despite the win, the outlet noted the team showed some difficulties for much of the second half before the late explosion. The win was judged a more significant signal of the team's potential than the two commanding victories that opened the season.
What is AS Roma's next fixture?
Following this brilliant start, Roma now prepares for an away fixture against Bologna, scheduled for December 6, 2026. Bologna, currently 15th in the table, represents the next challenge in the Serie A calendar for the Giallorossi.
With six points from two games and a +8 goal difference, Gasperini's team will approach this match with the confidence from an explosive offensive output and a defense yet to be breached. The full schedule of upcoming matches is available on our dedicated fixtures page.
