Roma v Fiorentina: Full lineups confirmed for Serie A 2026-27 Matchday 1
Roma and Fiorentina confirmed full starting lineups for their Serie A 2026-27 Matchday 1 clash at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Monday, August 24, 2026.
Roma come into the opener off a third-place finish last season and under Gian Piero Gasperini, who guided the side into the UEFA Champions League after a decisive win over Hellas Verona on the final day. The club added reinforcements over the summer, signing Santiago Castro, Nahuel Molina and Rodrigo Mora. Fiorentina endured a difficult domestic campaign, barely avoiding relegation while managed by Paolo Vanoli; Paolo Grosso has since taken over as head coach and the squad has been strengthened with Arthur Atta, João Mário and Franco Mastantuono among the arrivals.
Roma’s confirmed starting XI reads: Mile Svliar; Gianluca Mancini, Evan Ndicka, Mario Hermoso; Emanuele Lulli, Manu Kone, Bryan Cristante, Wesley Franca; Paulo Dybala, Rodrigo Mora; Donyell Malen.
Fiorentina’s named starting XI is: David de Gea; Dodo, Radu Dragusin, Luca Ranieri, Joao Mario; Cher Ndour, Nicolo Fagioli, Marco Brescianini; Arthur Atta, Franco Mastantouno, Matteo Pellegrino.
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The Matchday 1 fixture will be played on Monday, August 24, 2026. In India, the match will kick off at 12:15 AM IST on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
