Serie A: Roma beat Atalanta 2-1 as Inter stage a dramatic comeback against Napoli

Roma looked destined to regret a night of missed chances until the 90th minute, when Mario Hermoso rose to turn their 14th corner into an equalizer. Moments later, Matías Soulé completed the comeback, giving the home side a 2-1 win over Atalanta in a match that had seemed to be slipping away.

Roma dominated the first half but could not break through. Gianluca Mancini and Bryan Cristante both went close with headers, while a goal by Evan Ndicka was ruled out for offside. Carnesecchi also denied Donyell Malen, and Atalanta survived seven Roma corners before the break. Their only clear response came from Gianluca Scamacca, whose powerful shot drew a strong save from Mile Svilar.

Atalanta struck shortly after the restart. Ederson took advantage of a lapse in the Roma defense to silence a sold-out Olimpico, where Italy coach Roberto Mancini was also watching. Roma pushed forward in search of an equalizer and left space behind them, allowing Atalanta opportunities through Lazar Samardžić and Kristovic.

Roma’s substitutes helped change the game. Soulé entered with Molina, while Atalanta introduced Castro, who hit the post and later the crossbar with a header. Carnesecchi continued to frustrate Roma, but Hermoso’s late header revived the match. Soulé then supplied the decisive moment himself, condemning Sarri to a bitter return to the stadium where he once coached Lazio. The final whistle brought celebrations for Roma, while Atalanta’s frustration ended with Gaetano receiving a red card. Roma will return to Champions League action in five days, buoyed by the victory.