AS Roma climbed to second place in Serie A following a 3–0 victory over Sassuolo at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday, November 7, 2026, as Dawn reported. Mario Hermoso opened the scoring in the 27th minute before an own goal by Sebastian Walukiewicz and a second-half strike from Rodrigo Mora secured the victory, extending their unbeaten start to the season.
Donyell Malen Maintains High Fantasy Value Amid Roma's Ascent
- Donyell Malen remains a high-value asset in fantasy formats, boasting 22 goals across Europe’s top five leagues in 2026, as noted by Yardbarker.
- Sassuolo’s defensive frailties—conceding 29 goals in 11 matches—make opposing attackers prime targets for clean-sheet and goal-scoring bonuses.
- Roma’s ascent to second place at 27 points positions them in the Scudetto race alongside leaders Lazio and third-placed Inter Milan.
Capital Rivals Chase the Scudetto as Gasperini Unbeaten Run Continues
Roma’s dominant display against struggling Sassuolo propelled the Giallorossi onto 27 points after 11 matches. They sit just one point behind league leaders Lazio, maintaining their status as one of the few unbeaten outfits in Europe’s top five leagues alongside Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, according to Yardbarker figures. The capital club has scored 31 goals this campaign, boasting the division’s most potent frontline.
The breakthrough arrived when defender Mario Hermoso drove toward the area, shook off an initial pass interception, and rifled a shot into the roof of the net from 14 yards, as detailed by Football Italia. Just three minutes later, a double deflection off Jay Idzes and Sebastian Walukiewicz wrong-footed keeper Arijanet Muric to double the advantage.
Defensive Vulnerabilities Seal Sassuolo Downward Spiral
Sassuolo arrived at the Olimpico carrying the leakiest defense in Serie A and suffering from mounting absences, including Domenico Berardi and Cristian Volpato. Switching to a 3-5-2 formation under Aquilani failed to stem the tide as the Neroverdi succumbed to their fifth consecutive defeat in the competition.
Despite saves from Muric against Leonardo Balerdi and Matias Soulé, Sassuolo had no answer for Roma’s relentless pressure. Rodrigo Mora scored in the 58th minute to cap off the 3–0 scoreline and condemn the visitors to their eighth away defeat in the calendar year.
| Team | Matches Played | Goals For | Goals Against | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lazio | 10 | — | — | 28 |
| AS Roma | 11 | 31 | — | 27 |
| Inter Milan | 10 | — | — | 25 |
| Sassuolo | 11 | — | 29 | — |
Squad Depth and Ambitions Ahead of the Winter Stretch
Reflecting on the victory, defender Nahuel Molina emphasized the squad’s collective ambition to Sky Sport, stating, This team and this staff have a tremendous desire to win. We have a tremendous desire to win and work hard, I think we deserved today’s match to close out this cycle of close matches,
as reported by RomaPress.
Manager Gian Piero Gasperini addressed his side’s league position and European performances in his post-match comments to Sky Sport, highlighted by Yahoo Sports. Inter is the most accredited team, for everything else we can compete like all the others,
Gasperini noted regarding the title race, while deflecting early talk of the Scudetto. With Roma maintaining their unbeaten start to the season, the Giallorossi navigate fixtures without injured personnel such as Paulo Dybala and Mile Svilar.
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