AS Roma opened their 2026/2027 Serie A campaign in emphatic fashion on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, defeating Fiorentina 4-0 at the Stadio Olimpico. The comprehensive victory was powered by a stellar display from Dutch forward Donyell Malen, who netted a hat-trick, alongside playmaker Paulo Dybala, who contributed three assists.
A Lethal Partnership Punishes Fiorentina
Playing in their home stadium in Rome, the Giallorossi established dominance early under newly appointed manager Gian Piero Gasperini. Fiorentina initially threatened through an early chance by Marco Brescianini, which Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar comfortably handled. However, the home side quickly took control of the tempo.
The breakthrough arrived in the 27th minute. Following a neat one-two combination with Dybala, Malen slipped past Fiorentina defender Dodô before slotting past goalkeeper David de Gea to break the deadlock. Despite late first-half pressure from the visitors, Roma preserved their 1-0 advantage heading into the halftime interval.
Second-Half Dominance Secures the Points
Roma extended their lead shortly after the restart. In the 52nd minute, Mario Hermoso launched a long ball forward that Dybala quickly intercepted and turned into a precise through ball. Malen controlled it with his left foot before hammering a powerful shot into the far corner past De Gea.
Just eight minutes later, Malen completed his hat-trick in the 60th minute. Dybala again served as the architect, delivering a sharp low cross that the Dutch striker calmly converted from close range. Substitute Niccolò Pisilli rounded off the scoring in the 86th minute, pouncing on a loose ball inside the penalty area following an assist from Matías Soulé to seal the 4-0 scoreline.
Standings and Early Season Context
The commanding victory places Roma among the early group of front-runners at the top of the Serie A standings after the completion of the opening weekend. For Fiorentina, the heavy defeat leaves manager and squad with immediate adjustments to make as the 2026/2027 campaign gets underway.
