Overview
- Giorgio Scalvini scored in the 12th minute from a corner after a lengthy VAR check, capitalizing on goalkeeper Mile Svilar’s failed claim.
- A Gianluca Scamacca finish was later disallowed for offside following an extended review, with next‑day analyses divided over both key incidents.
- Roma lost Gianluca Mancini and Mario Hermoso to bookings that trigger bans for Lecce, adding to AFCON absences and injuries across the back line.
- Raffaele Palladino hailed a "perfect" night and potential turning point as Atalanta rose to eighth with the 1-0 victory.
- Gian Piero Gasperini lamented missed chances and a recurring finishing problem, and a late firecracker near an assistant briefly raised safety concerns.