AS Roma beat Lecce 4-0 at Via Del Mare.

The Serie A clash took place at the Via Del Mare stadium in Lecce on 31 August 2026. Both clubs entered the match looking to cement their early-season ambitions, but the visitors from Rome quickly turned the tie into a one-sided showcase.

How it unfolded

The opening stages were dramatic. In the fourth minute Donyell Malen put Roma ahead with a right-footed shot from the centre of the box that curled into the bottom-right corner. The early strike set the tone for the visitors.

Five minutes later, Malen’s exuberance was tempered by a yellow card for a handball offence, but the Dutch forward remained a constant threat.

Just before the hour-mark, Roma extended their lead. In the 23rd minute Malen, now assisted by Wesley, slotted a right-footed finish from very close range into the bottom-left corner, making it 2-0.

Two minutes after that, Matías Soulé added a third. From the centre of the box he fired a left-footed shot into the bottom-right corner following a fast break, giving the visitors a comfortable cushion.

The fourth goal arrived in the 65th minute. Rodrigo Mora, after receiving a pass from Gianluca Mancini, struck a right-footed shot from the centre of the box into the bottom-right corner, sealing a 4-0 lead for Roma.

The match concluded with a late booking: Lecce’s Ivan Ilic was shown a yellow card in the 90th minute for a bad foul. No further disciplinary incidents occurred.

Standout performers

  • Donyell Malen – The star of the day, Malen scored twice, opening the scoring and later doubling Roma’s lead, and also contributed an assist for his second goal.
  • Wesley – Provided the decisive pass for Malen’s second goal, showcasing his creative influence.
  • Matías Soulé – Scored the third goal, capitalising on a quick transition to widen the gap.
  • Rodrigo Mora – Added the fourth goal, finishing a move set up by Gianluca Mancini.
  • Gianluca Mancini – His assist for Mora highlighted his contribution from the back.

Match facts

  • Final score: Lecce 0-4 AS Roma
  • Scorers: Donyell Malen (4’, 23’), Matías Soulé (25’), Rodrigo Mora (65’)
  • Assists: Wesley (23’), Gianluca Mancini (65’)
  • Bookings: Donyell Malen (Roma) – yellow card, 9’; Ivan Ilic (Lecce) – yellow card, 90’
  • Venue: Via Del Mare, Lecce

What it means

The 4-0 victory gives AS Roma three points and a strong statement of intent in this Serie A season, while Lecce return home without any points, having been unable to break through Roma’s defence.