Malen’s Treble and Dybala’s Assists Propel Roma to Convincing Opening Win over Fiorentina

Key Takeaways:

• Donyell Malen netted a hat-trick, with Paulo Dybala providing the assist for each goal, as Roma opened their Serie A campaign with a 4-0 triumph
• Roma extended their unbeaten league run at the Stadio Olimpico to 13 matches
• Fiorentina endured further challenges, failing to score as Niccolo Pisilli added a late fourth for Roma

Match Overview

AS Roma began their new Serie A season in emphatic style, overpowering Fiorentina 4-0 at home to record their sixth league win in succession. Roma’s impressive streak at the Stadio Olimpico continued as Paulo Dybala assisted Donyell Malen for a superb hat-trick, establishing a commanding attacking force. The result stretched their unbeaten home run in the league to 13 matches.

Finisce così 🔚

Vinciamo 4-0 con i gol di Malen (3) e Pisilli 💛❤️#RomaFiorentina pic.twitter.com/Yn2RqLmALG

— AS Roma (@OfficialASRoma) August 24, 2026

First-Half Dominance

Roma, who demonstrated formidable form on home soil during the latter part of the previous campaign, made their intentions clear early on. Paulo Dybala tested Fiorentina’s resolve with a precise effort in the opening minutes, signalling the hosts’ attacking intent. Fiorentina briefly threatened through Marco Brescianini, whose attempt demanded a smart save from Mile Svilar. However, the majority of play unfolded in Fiorentina’s half, with David de Gea called into action to deny Rodrigo Mora’s curling right-footed shot.

After a series of opportunities, Roma broke the deadlock at the 27-minute mark. Dybala advanced from the left flank, dribbling purposefully at the Fiorentina backline before feeding Malen, who spun adeptly past Dodo and coolly finished under pressure.

Clinical Second-Half Performance

Fiorentina’s difficulties deepened just over five minutes after the interval. A long distribution from Mario Hermoso allowed Dybala to find Malen once more, and the Dutch forward shifted the ball to his left foot before firing a powerful shot inside De Gea’s near post, doubling Roma’s advantage.

Malen completed his hat-trick with another well-orchestrated move. Dybala was released down the left, advanced to the byline, and delivered a precise ball across the face of goal for Malen to finish from close range and secure his treble.

Further Setback for Fiorentina and Final Goal

Determined to maintain defensive superiority, Roma aimed to claim a league-best twelfth home clean sheet. They not only achieved this but enhanced the margin late on. A delivery into the penalty area from Matias Soule saw Niccolo Pisilli control the ball amidst a crowded box and then put it past De Gea to complete the scoring at 4-0.

While Roma’s blend of stout defending and potent attack, coupled with Gian Piero Gasperini’s tactical leadership, offers considerable encouragement to supporters, questions linger over Fiorentina following Paolo Vanoli’s dismissal and the appointment of Fabio Grosso at the close of last season.