Roma 4, Fiorentina 0: Dybala and Malen Put Serie A on Notice

Now, that's the way to start a new season! With Roma working the phones all weekend, sewing up a loan for Fenerbahçe's Jayden Oosterwolde and continuing to track down Gian Piero Gasperini's elusive left-winger, the club would've been forgiven for coming out a bit distracted in today's season opener against Fiorentina. And that's before even discussing the last-minute loss of Nahuel Molina and Rodrigo Mora's debut days after being signed from Porto.

But rather than resting on their laurels and waiting for the match to come to them, Roma seized the initiative, putting Fiorentina on the back foot almost immediately. Led by Paulo Dybala , who played like a man possessed throughout the match, Roma dominated the first 20 minutes. With Dybala's effortless movement, Rodrigo Mora's close control, and forward runs from Evan Ndicka , Roma peppered David de Gea with five shots on goal in the first 20 minutes.