Roma second only to Barcelona in goals from open play

Roma has established itself as the second-highest goal scorer from open play in the Serie A, trailing only Barcelona. The Italian side has made a strong start to the season, achieving four wins and a draw while recording 14 goals and only three goals conceded. Coach Gianfranco Gasperini is pleased with the team's progress, emphasizing their positive energy and adherence to his style of football, which focuses on intensity, pressing, and scoring goals easily.

Malen and Dybala form a formidable attacking duo, contributing significantly to Roma's impressive tally. The team has demonstrated their effectiveness by scoring at least two goals in their first five league games, a remarkable streak that extends to ten games throughout the season, including last year's campaign – an unprecedented achievement in Roma's history. Gasperini's team has also capitalized on set pieces, scoring after 12 of them, an accomplishment unrivaled in Italy.

In comparison to other top leagues, Roma's goal-scoring from set pieces stands out. Only Barcelona has scored more of these goals, with a total of 21. In the Premier League, Manchester City and Bayern Munich have scored 10, while Freiburg has also reached this mark. In the Bundesliga, Freiburg has scored 8 set piece goals, and in Ligue 1, Lille has not surpassed 8.