Malen hat-trick and Dybala masterclass sink Fiorentina

Donyell Malen's treble, all set up by Paulo Dybala, capped a dominant Roma display.

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What happened. Roma thrashed Fiorentina 4-0 in Serie A, with Donyell Malen scoring a hat-trick and Nicolo Pisilli adding a fourth, all orchestrated by Paulo Dybala.

• Paulo Dybala provided assists for all three Malen goals.
• Gasperini's 3-4-2-1 formation overwhelmed Grosso's 4-3-2-1.
• Fiorentina's Moise Kean started on the bench amid transfer links.

Roma make a statement on opening weekend, while Fiorentina's new coach faces early questions.

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