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Donyell Malen, Paulo Dybala shine in Serie A Round 1 for Roma

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 8:45 AM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Donyell Malen, Paulo Dybala shine in Serie A Round 1 for Roma

Summary

In the opening round of the 2026-27 Serie A season, Roma secured a 4-0 victory over Fiorentina. Donyell Malen scored a hat-trick, aided by three assists from Paulo Dybala, as both players received high ratings from Italian sports papers. Other standout performances came from Italian players Pio Esposito, Antonio Vergara, and Davide Frattesi, who contributed significantly in their respective matches. The weekend saw all top clubs in the league winning their fixtures, marking a competitive start to the season. Serie A will continue with matches scheduled throughout the upcoming weeks.

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By the Numbers

•Roma defeats Fiorentina 4-0 in Round 1
•Malen scores hat-trick, Dybala provides three assists
•Esposito, Vergara, and Frattesi also among top performers
•All top Serie A clubs secure victories in opening weekend
•Next matchday scheduled for the coming week

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8:45 AMYahoo Sports — Best players of Serie A Round 1: Italy trio joins Dybala and Malen

What they're saying

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Roma stars Donyell Malen and Paulo Dybala were the standout performers in Serie A round 1, but Italian players left their mark as well, especially Pio Esposito, Antonio Vergara and Davide Frattesi.The...
— Yahoo Sports

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