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Donyell Malen Stars Again as Roma Cruise to 4-0 Victory Over Lecce

  • Authored By: Sports Now
  • Updated Sep 1, 2026, 10:39 IST

Donyell Malen continued his prolific form with a brace as Roma secured a dominant 4-0 win against Lecce, maintaining their strong start to the Serie A campaign under Gian Piero Gasperini.

Donyell Malen Stars Again as Roma Cruise to 4-0 Victory Over Lecce

Donyell Malen continued his remarkable run of form on Monday, netting a brace to lead Roma to a commanding 4-0 victory over Lecce in Serie A. The Dutch international, who has made an immediate impact since his January arrival from Aston Villa, proved to be the difference-maker once again in a clinical display away from home.

Following his hat-trick in last week’s 4-0 win against Fiorentina, Malen’s latest performance brings his impressive tally to 19 goals in just 20 league appearances. His early dominance effectively ended the contest before the half-hour mark, as he found the back of the net twice within the opening 24 minutes.

Dominant Display Keeps Roma Among League Leaders

Roma’s offensive pressure proved too much for the hosts to handle, with the visitors launching wave after wave of rapid counter-attacks. Following Malen’s quick-fire double, Matias Soule added a third goal in the 25th minute. The scoring was rounded off just after the hour mark by 19-year-old Portuguese midfielder Rodrigo Mora, who marked his arrival with a goal to complete the 4-0 rout.

With the result firmly in hand, head coach Gian Piero Gasperini opted to substitute Malen to manage his workload. The decision comes as the club navigates a demanding schedule while operating under financial constraints that necessitate a focus on maintaining a modest wage bill. Gasperini, who previously praised his side’s high-calibre performance against Fiorentina, saw his team replicate that intensity in front of a packed stadium in Lecce.

The victory keeps Roma in a strong position in the early Serie A standings, joining a competitive group of clubs including Inter Milan, AC Milan, Juventus, and Lazio, all of whom have accumulated six points from their opening two matches. As the second round of the season concludes, Roma’s emphatic start underlines their intent for the campaign ahead.