His next attempt to displace Juventus from the Italian throne, Roma began with an away victory in the first round of the Serie A championship over Atalanta.
The only ball in the match was scored by the newcomer of the "wolves" - Aleksandar Kolarov, who moved from Manchester City.
Atalanta - Roma 0: 1 Goal: Kolarov, 31.
Atalanta: Berisha - Tolaya, Palomino, Maziello - Hatebourg, Kristante (de Roon, 75), Freler, Gosens - Kurtich (Ilicich, 70) - Gomez, Petagna (Cornelius, 58).
Roma: Alisson - Perez (Fazio, 81) Manolas, Joao, Kolarov - Nainggolan, De Rossi Strootman - Defrel (El Shaaravi 74), Jack, Perotti (Pellegrini, 84).
Warnings: Tolaya - Deflare.