Malen Hat-trick Lifts AS Roma in Serie A opener
AS Roma began their campaign with a dominant 3-0 win over Fiorentina in the Serie A opener. Donyell Malen delivered a hat-trick, while Paulo Dybala provided all three assists. Malen scored in the 27th minute (from a Dybala delivery), added a second in the 52nd, and completed his third at 60th.
The feat was rare in Serie A: it was the first time since May 2021 that a player recorded a hat-trick where every assist came from the same teammate. Malen’s impact also reflects his recent form. He joined Roma on loan from Aston Villa in January 2026, with an obligation to buy reported at around €27 million. After doubts earlier in the deal, he responded with 14 goals in 18 Serie A matches during the second half of 2025-26.
For head coach Gian Piero Gasperini, the result marked his first league win as Roma manager and reinforced his high-pressing, aggressive approach. The match suggested a clear attacking structure: Malen as the primary striker, with Dybala operating in a free creative role behind him.
Overall, this Serie A opener showcased Roma’s early-season attacking rhythm and Malen’s immediate fit in Gasperini’s system.
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