AS Roma mounted a breathtaking comeback to defeat Atalanta 2-1 at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday, securing their third consecutive Serie A victory with a dramatic stoppage-time winner. The hosts erased a one-goal deficit in a stunning three-minute spell to maintain their perfect record and move top of the table.
Atalanta struck first with clinical finishing in the 47th minute. Charles De Ketelaere burst down the left flank, evading Mario Hermoso before cutting the ball back. After defensive hesitation from both Evan Ndicka and Bryan Cristante, Ederson finished ruthlessly from 14 yards with a power that left Roma's goalkeeper helpless. The visitors appeared in control, but Roma's home crowd and relentless pressure would soon shift the momentum entirely.
Roma's Relentless Pursuit
The Giallorossi dominated possession but struggled to convert their attacking ambition into clear chances. Roma won 14 corners throughout the encounter, using the set-piece as their primary offensive weapon. That perseverance finally paid dividends in the 90th minute when Mario Hermoso rose unmarked above the Atalanta defence to power a header past Marco Carnesecchi and level the score. The Olimpico roared back to life, sensing an opportunity.
The momentum swung decisively into Roma's favour when Matias Soule delivered the knockout blow in the 93rd minute. The Argentine winger collected possession on the right flank, danced past Davide Zappacosta with precise footwork, then cut inside before unleashing a powerful drive into the tight gap between goalkeeper and near post. The stadium erupted as Roma claimed all three points in the most dramatic fashion.
Climbing the Table
This victory extends Roma's unbeaten run to three matches and propels them to the summit of Serie A with a maximum 9 points. They sit ahead of Inter on goal difference, signalling their early-season credentials. For Atalanta, this represents their first defeat of the season after two opening wins, leaving them sixth on 6 points—a stark reminder of Roma's newfound intensity under their current setup.
Roma next travel to Turkey to face Fenerbahce in their Champions League opener on Thursday, followed by a domestic clash against Torino on 14 September. The real test arrives on 19 September when the Giallorossi host Nerazzurri Inter in a pivotal top-of-the-table showdown that could define their title credentials.
