AS Roma beat Atalanta 2-1 in a dramatic Serie A encounter at the Olimpico.

The Serie A showdown took place on 5 September 2026 at Rome’s historic Olimpico stadium. Both sides entered the match looking to claim three points, but the decisive moments unfolded in the final ten minutes of regular time.

How it unfolded

The first half remained tightly contested until the 47th minute, when Atalanta broke the deadlock. Éderson received the ball in the centre of the box and unleashed a right-footed shot that curled into the top right corner, giving the visitors a 1-0 lead.

The balance shifted late in the second half. At the 84th minute, Atalanta’s Raoul Bellanova was shown a yellow card, a booking that reduced his options as the game entered its closing stages.

Two minutes later, Roma responded. In the 89th minute, Mario Hermoso rose to meet a cross delivered by Matías Soulé following a corner. His header from the centre of the box found the bottom right corner, levelling the score at 1-1 and igniting the home crowd.

The decisive blow came in injury time. In the third minute of added time, Matías Soulé, who had just assisted the equaliser, turned the tables on the opposition. Receiving the ball on the right side of the box, he struck with his left foot, sending a low shot into the bottom right corner after a precise pass from Paulo Dybala. The goal put Roma ahead 2-1.

Moments later, in the seventh minute of added time, Atalanta’s Gianluca Gaetano was shown a straight red card. The dismissal left the visitors with ten men as the final whistle approached, cementing Roma’s comeback victory.

Standout performers

  • Éderson (Atalanta) – Scored the opening goal with a clinical finish from the centre of the box.
  • Mario Hermoso (AS Roma) – Delivered a crucial header to equalise, demonstrating good aerial timing.
  • Matías Soulè (AS Roma) – Played a double role, providing the cross for Hermoso’s equaliser and scoring the winning goal himself.
  • Paulo Dybala (AS Roma) – Supplied the decisive assist for Soulè’s injury-time strike, showcasing his vision in the final moments.

Match facts

  • Final score: AS Roma 2-1 Atalanta
  • Goals:
    • 47' – Éderson (Atalanta)
    • 89' – Mario Hermoso (AS Roma) – assist: Matías Soulè
    • 90'+3' – Matías Soulè (AS Roma) – assist: Paulo Dybala
  • Booking:
    • 84' – Raoul Bellanova (Atalanta) – yellow card
  • Sending-off:
    • 90'+7' – Gianluca Gaetano (Atalanta) – straight red
  • Venue: Olimpico, Roma

What it means

The result gives AS Roma three points and a hard-won victory at home, while Atalanta return to the league table with a loss and will have to regroup after playing the final stages of the match with ten men.