Lukaku and Dybala Shine as Roma Crush Empoli 7-0
Romelu Lukaku and Paulo Dybala, two formidable talents, showcased their partnership's potential in their first match together, leading Roma to a commanding 7-0 victory over newly promoted Empoli in Serie A.
Dybala, who had missed Roma's last match against Milan due to injury, made a dynamic return by netting twice. Meanwhile, Lukaku, playing in only his second match since joining from Chelsea, scored his first goal for the club. The goal-fest continued with Renato Sanches, Bryan Cristante, Gianluca Mancini, and an own-goal from Alberto Grassi contributing to Roma's emphatic win.
Jose Mourinho's Roma started the game in the best possible manner when they were awarded a penalty within minutes of kick-off due to a clear handball by Empoli defender Sebastian Walukiewicz. Dybala struck the penalty into the top left corner, giving Roma the lead in under two minutes.
Sanches added to the tally with a header off a cross from fellow new signing Rasmus Kristensen just six minutes later, marking his first goal for Roma. The home side extended their lead when Grassi deflected Cristante's strike into the net after Lukaku's involvement.
Dybala completed his brace ten minutes into the second half, and he also struck the crossbar shortly thereafter. Cristante secured his place on the scoresheet in the 80th minute with an assist from Andrea Belotti, who also provided Lukaku with a delightful through ball two minutes later. Mancini then headed home from close range after Cristante flicked on a corner.
Fiorentina Edges Atalanta 3-2 with Bonaventura's Marvelous Strike
Giacomo Bonaventura produced a stunning goal against his hometown club to help Fiorentina secure a thrilling 3-2 victory over Atalanta. Fiorentina found themselves trailing to Teun Koopmeiners' strike when Nicolás González nodded down a long ball into the box. Bonaventura controlled the ball with his boot before executing a marvelous volley into the far side of the net in a single fluid motion.
Bonaventura, who began his career at Atalanta before departing for AC Milan in 2014, celebrated passionately. Fiorentina completely turned the match around just before halftime when Lucas Martínez Quarta headed in Alfred Duncan's cross.
Atalanta's Ademola Lookman equalized eight minutes into the second half with a fine strike. However, substitute Christian Kouamé scored the decisive goal in the 76th minute following defensive lapses by Atalanta.
Frosinone Stages Incredible Comeback to Beat Sassuolo 4-2
Frosinone staged an extraordinary comeback from two goals down to defeat Sassuolo 4-2, marking their best-ever start to a Serie A season. Former Frosinone forward Andrea Pinamonti had put Sassuolo ahead with a brace by the 24th minute. However, Walid Cheddira won and converted a penalty in first-half stoppage time to bring Frosinone back into the game.
Luca Mazzitelli scored twice within six minutes in the second half, and Pol Lirola sealed the match against his former club. Frosinone, who also hit the woodwork twice, has garnered seven points from their opening four matches.
Lecce Earns 1-1 Draw Despite 10 Men Against Monza
Lecce managed to secure a 1-1 draw against Monza despite playing most of the second half with only 10 men. Lecce took an early lead in the third minute through Nikola Krstović's penalty. However, Andrea Colpani leveled the score 20 minutes later for Monza.
The match appeared to take a challenging turn for Lecce when defender Federico Baschirotto received a straight red card for a foul on Monza midfielder Leonardo Colombo just 10 minutes into the second half. Monza had a goal disallowed before also going down to 10 men, five minutes from the end, after Luca Caldirola received a second yellow card.
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