Roma’s late surge overturns Atalanta to reclaim Serie A lead
Roma turned a two‑minute deficit into a 2‑1 victory over Atalanta at the Estádio Olímpico on Saturday, sparking a dramatic swing in Serie A fortunes as the hosts reclaimed the top spot, with Brazilian striker Éderson opening the scoring before Mario Hermoso and Matías Soulé struck in the closing minutes.
Match turning points
De the match, the official record listed three Gols: Éderson, Hermoso and Soulé. The first half ended goalless, then Atalanta seized the lead two minutes into the second period when De Ketelaere delivered a low cross that Éderson finished strongly. Roma responded at 44 minutes when a corner was met by Hermoso, who rose alone and headed level.
Four minutes later Soulé, receiving the ball from Dybala on the right, cut inside and placed a low shot into the keeper’s corner, securing the win for the home side.
Table impact
Com the result, Roma retakes the lead in the Campeonato Italiano, sitting on nine points, the same tally as Inter de Milão but ahead on goal difference – nine scored against five conceded.
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INTER’s equal points keep the race tight, yet ROMA’s superior balance gives them the edge. ATALANTA, meanwhile, see their unbeaten run end and drop to seventh place with six points.
Future fixtures
Roma’s next test arrives on 10 September 2026 when they travel to Istanbul to face Fenerbahçe in the Champions League first round at the Şükrü Saraçoğlu Stadium.
Atalanta will host Cagliari on 12 September 2026 at the New Balance Arena in Bergamo for the fourth round of the Serie A.
Soul, the surname of the scorer, featured on the scoresheet, underscoring the fine margins that now separate the league’s front‑runners.