Roma overcomes Atalanta 2-1 to secure eighth straight Serie A victory

Roma defeated Atalanta 2-1 at the Stadio Olimpico on September 5, marking eight consecutive Serie A wins for the club. Ederson scored for Atalanta early in the second half, but Hermoso equalized in the 89th minute before Soulé secured the win with a goal from a Dybala assist. Manager Gian Piero Gasperini reached this milestone of eight straight league wins, placing him behind only Luciano Spalletti and Rudi Garcia in team history. Gasperini credited defensive substitutions, specifically Balerdi and Ghilardi, for providing consistency as the team sought a comeback in difficult conditions. Roma remains atop the league table alongside Inter with a perfect record after three matches. The team continues a dense schedule with upcoming fixtures played every three days.

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