MILAN (AP) — A roundup of Serie A action over the weekend included memorable performances from new signings and heartfelt tributes.
Roma Secures Fourth Place With Win at Torino
Donyell Malen needed just 26 minutes to mark his arrival at Roma with a goal, scoring the opening goal in a 2-0 win at Torino on Sunday.
The Netherlands forward, who joined Roma on loan from Aston Villa on Friday with an option to make the deal permanent, celebrated his 27th birthday on Monday in style.
Malen was thrown straight into the starting lineup and thought he had scored in the 23rd minute but it was ruled out for offside. He combined with Paulo Dybala three minutes later, controlling a slide-rule pass before slotting past Torino goalkeeper Alberto Paleari.
Dybala added a second goal in the 72nd minute, volleying into the roof of the net after his initial effort was parried back to him. The result avenged Roma's midweek defeat at Torino in the Italian Cup.
AC Milan Cut Gap to Inter With Crucial Win
New signing Niclas Füllkrug scored his first goal in nearly a year to give AC Milan a crucial 1-0 win over relegation-threatened Lecce.
The 32-year-old Germany forward, who joined Milan on loan from West Ham on the opening day of the winter transfer window, hadn't scored since April 5 against Bournemouth in the Premier League.
Füllkrug ended that drought in the 76th minute, heading into the bottom far corner from a cross by Alexis Saelemaekers, who had run onto a long pass from Matteo Gabbia.
Milan cut the gap to Serie A leader Inter Milan back to three points. Lecce slipped into the relegation zone, below Fiorentina on goal difference.
Fiorentina Honor Late Owner Commisso
Fiorentina paid tribute to owner Rocco Commisso with special shirts and a heartwarming goal celebration in an emotional 2-1 win at Bologna.
It was announced early Saturday that Commisso, who purchased Fiorentina in 2019, had died. But his family wanted the team to play as scheduled in his honor.
Fiorentina warmed up wearing shirts with Commisso's photo as well as the words "1 Rocco" on the back and "Grazie Rocco" on the front.
There was a minute's silence before kickoff and the players were wearing black armbands, while the away fans displayed banners in tribute to Commisso.
Rolando Mandragora celebrated scoring the opening goal in the 19th minute by running to the touchline and picking up a special Fiorentina jersey with "Rocco" on it.
Roberto Piccoli doubled Fiorentina's goal on the stroke of halftime. It was initially ruled out for offside but awarded on video review.
Bologna coach Vincenzo Italiano, who coached Fiorentina to three finals before leaving in 2024, made four changes at halftime. One substitute, Giovanni Fabbian, headed in a late consolation goal.
Parma Draws With Genoa in Relegation Battle
Earlier Sunday, Parma drew 0-0 with Genoa in a relegation battle. Genoa is three points above the drop zone and three below Parma.