Roma defeats Atalanta with a late comeback in Serie A

On Saturday, September 5, 2026, Roma secured a dramatic 2-1 victory against Atalanta at the Stadio Olimpico during the third round of the Serie A season. Despite Atalanta dominating the match with 66% possession, 37 shots, 14 corners, and hitting the post twice, Roma managed to overturn a deficit by scoring two goals after the 90th minute. This result continues Roma's perfect start to the campaign, following their previous 4-0 victories over Fiorentina and Lecce.

The match, coached by Gian Piero Gasperini for Atalanta, saw the visitors controlling the majority of the gameplay before Roma's late surge. The triumph keeps the Roman club at the top of the league table with three consecutive wins. Roma remains in high spirits as they maintain their winning streak, while Atalanta faces the frustration of losing a match they statistically dominated.