Mile Svilar

Roma return to the Champions League for the first time in seven years on Thursday 10 September, travelling to Istanbul to face Fenerbahce in the League Phase's first matchday with a 18:45 kickoff. The match will be broadcast on Sky Sport and available to subscribers via Sky Go. Gasperini's side arrive in buoyant form after a 2–1 comeback win against Atalanta in Serie A, where Hermoso and Soulé scored in the closing stages, and have won their opening three league matches. Roma are expected to line up in a 3–4–2–1 formation with Svilar in goal, a back three of Mancini, N'Dicka and Hermoso, Wesley and Molina as full-backs, Cristante and Koné in midfield, and Dybala and Soulé supporting lone striker Malen. Molina and N'Dicka remain in contention with alternatives, and the squad picture will become clearer in training over the coming days. Lorenzo Pellegrini is almost certain to remain absent. Fenerbahce will be without Guendouzi, the former Lazio midfielder, who is serving a four-match suspension (two of which are conditional) following a fight during their qualifier against Lyon. The Turkish side reached the League Phase unbeaten through the preliminaries, eliminating Górnik Zabrze, Sturm Graz and Lyon, though they suffered a recent domestic setback when losing the derby to Besiktas after wins over Konyaspor and Samsunspor. In European competition they remain unbeaten across seven matches. Their probable lineup shows Ederson in goal, Semedo, Škriniar, Aké and Brown across the defence, Kanté and Yüksek in midfield, and Asensio, Aktürkoğlu and Nene behind striker Lukaku. This will be the first official meeting between the two clubs. Fenerbahce have won their last three home matches against Serie A sides without conceding, the most recent a 2–0 victory over Lazio in the 2012–13 Europa League quarter-finals. Official team lineups will be announced approximately one hour before kickoff, around 17:45 Italian time.

Matías Soulé's goal set the Olimpico alight in Roma's 96-minute encounter against Atalanta, a moment goalkeeper Mile Svilar chose to immortalise by posting a video on social media of the stadium erupting. The clip carried the caption "Giallorossi madness" — two words Svilar felt best captured what unfolded at the ground. The most telling moment came after Ederson's goal. Rather than crumble, Gasperini's Roma side held their composure, never surrendered and continued to believe until the final whistle. That response reveals much about this new Roma — a squad that may finally have learned not to give up. Svilar, watching from the sidelines in those closing stages, wanted to record the exact instant the Olimpico exploded: Soulé's strike, the roar, and a wave of giallorossi fervour that swept everyone along, including the goalkeeper himself.

Roma came from behind to beat Atalanta 2–1 in a third-round Serie A match at the Stadio Olimpico. Ederson had given Atalanta the lead, but Mario Hermoso levelled with a header before Matías Soulé sealed the victory after coming on as a substitute. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini earned praise for his tactical adjustments, with Soulé providing an assist before scoring the winning goal in a high-tempo performance. The win carried significant weight in the title race. Hermoso was reliable in defence and decisive in attack despite occasional lapses in possession, while Bryan Cristante and Manu Koné anchored the midfield with solid contributions. Evan N'Dicka returned to the squad after absence and proved a reliable point in the back line, dealing with Atalanta's attacking threat. Paulo Dybala remained a constant reference point, though he did not find the net. Rodrigo Mora was central to Roma's play, providing a precise assist for Gianluca Mancini early on—a chance Mancini squandered—and frequently attempting shots, though accuracy was lacking. Leonardo Balerdi made an impressive debut, replacing N'Dicka from the 67th minute and playing with personality to render Atalanta's Mateo Krstovic ineffective, earning deserved applause. Daniele Ghilardi came on from the 63rd minute and brought intensity and aggression. Emanuele Lulli showed promise with good intensity but needs to improve his crossing. Nahuel Molina replaced him from the 54th minute and made a more substantial impact. Donyell Malen, despite drawing constant double coverage from Atalanta's defence and coming close in the first half, did not score. Santiago Castro, introduced from the 63rd minute, struck the post and crossbar but could not break through; Gasperini noted he is growing and deserves time, suggesting he has the quality needed. Mile Svilar made a routine save in the first half and was beaten by Ederson's powerful shot in the second. Cristante repeatedly threatened with his heading ability but could not convert.

Roma came from behind to defeat Atalanta 2-1 in Serie A matchday three, with goals from Hermoso and Soulé overturning Ederson's opener and sending the Olimpico into raptures. The Giallorossi dominated possession for large stretches but struggled to convert chances, with Mancini spurning a clear opportunity in the first half against an inspired Carnesecchi. Atalanta capitalised on a lapse in Roma's intensity early in the second half when Ederson bent a finish past Svilar. Gasperini's substitutions — bringing on Soulé, Molina and Castro — injected fresh energy. Castro struck the woodwork twice before Soulé settled the contest in injury time, cutting inside expertly and firing a left-footed shot across the goalkeeper to the near post. Roma climb to the top of the table level on points with Inter, awaiting results from Juventus–Milan and Lazio. The ratings highlighted Soulé's match-turning impact at 7.5, Hermoso's decisive contribution at 7, Ederson's Atalanta performance at 7, and Rodrigo Mora's quality-laden display at 6.5.

Roma came from behind to beat Atalanta 2–1 at the Olimpico in a dramatic turnaround, with Mario Hermoso heading the equaliser in the 89th minute and Matías Soulé firing the winner in stoppage time. Ederson had given Atalanta a shock lead early in the second half, but Gasperini's side dominated for long stretches and ultimately sealed their third consecutive league victory to move to nine points, level at the top with Inter. Roma controlled the opening 45 minutes but found Atalanta goalkeeper Carnesecchi in inspired form. Gianluca Mancini had a header saved, Bryan Cristante saw his effort repelled, and Evan N'Dicka's goal was ruled out for offside. The deadlock held until halftime despite Roma's dominance. The second half began disastrously when De Ketelaere crossed from the right and Ederson converted the loose ball past Mile Svilar to put Atalanta ahead. Gasperini responded with changes, introducing Soulé and Nahuel Molina for Emanuele Lulli and Rodrigo Mora, then Daniele Ghilardi and Santiago Castro for Mancini and Donyell Malen. Castro hit the post with a fierce drive and the crossbar with a header, while Carnesecchi made two more fine saves on Paulo Dybala and Wesley. The breakthrough came at the 89th minute when Hermoso rose highest at a corner to head past Carnesecchi on the back post. Soulé sealed the turnaround in injury time, cutting infield and beating Carnesecchi at his near post with a left-footed finish. Roma have now won three consecutive Serie A matches and remain unbeaten this season.

Roma came from behind to beat Atalanta 2–1, with Mario Hermoso and Matías Soulé striking in the final minutes to secure victory. Éderson had put Atalanta ahead in the 47th minute, but Hermoso levelled in the 89th and Soulé completed the turnaround in the 90th minute plus 3 seconds. The result keeps Gian Piero Gasperini's side unbeaten so far this season. Roma lined up in a 3–4–1–2 formation with Mile Svilar in goal, a back three of Gianluca Mancini, Evan N'Dicka and Hermoso, and Wesley, Bryan Cristante, Manu Koné and Emanuele Lulli across the midfield. Rodrigo Mora played in an attacking midfield role behind Paulo Dybala and Donyell Malen in attack. Gasperini made substitutions throughout the match: Daniele Ghilardi replaced Mancini in the 63rd minute, Balerdi came on for N'Dicka in the 67th, and Nahuel Molina replaced Lulli and Soulé came on for Mora at the 54th-minute mark. Castro replaced Malen in the 63rd minute.