Roma comeback keeps them dreaming of the Serie A lead

The Roma reignited their title-hope vibes at the Stadio Olimpico by coming back to beat Atalanta 2-1 in a dramatic finish. They remain at the top of Serie A, level on points with Inter, after reaching a perfect start of nine points from nine games, as reported by Mundo Deportivo.

A comeback in stoppage time

The first half belonged to Roma, with Atalanta’s goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi putting in a standout performance. He denied chances including headers from Gianluca Mancini and Bryan Cristante, and even after Roma eventually found a route through, a goal was ruled out for offside involving Evan Ndicka from a corner.

Early in the second half, Atalanta struck on their first real arrival: De Ketelaere cut inside from the left, Ndicka blocked the danger short, and Emerson finished in stride to make it 0-1 (47’). Roma looked hurt, but the momentum returned after Santiago Castro replaced Malen, and the pressure kept building right up to the last stretch.

Soulé seals the late euphoria

The equaliser came in the 89th minute: Mario Hermoso converted from a corner taken by Matías Soulé, heading the ball to the second post to make it 1-1. Roma didn’t settle for the draw, and Soulé finished the job in stoppage time—cutting back inside on Zappacosta and firing in by the near post for the 2-1 (93’).

Mundo Deportivo underlines just how relentless Roma were, with 37 shots and 10 on target. The match also had control issues late on, including a red card for Gaetano (97’) and a booking for Bellanova (84’). Atalanta had further chances to go back in front before Roma finally broke the wall.