Roma failed to make the most of Lazio 's defeat to league leaders Juventus , as they drew 1-1 at home to relegation-threatened Atalanta in Serie A to move level on points with their city rival in second spot . It looked good for the hosts early on when Francesco Totti gave Roma the lead from the spot in the third minute , but Atalanta leveled with a penalty of their own and Roma could n't convert pressure into genuine goalscoring opportunities . Roma , who was booed by its own fans , moved level with second-placed Lazio on 58 points , 15 behind runaway leaders Juventus . Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan shows his despair as his side dropped yet more points . Atalanta captain Denis ( right ) celebrates with Alejandro Gomez after equalising at the Stadio Olimpico . Napoli , who sit fourth , closed the gap to five points when they beat struggling Cagliari later on Sunday . Elsewhere , Genoa lost 2-1 at Palermo and Torino drew 1-1 at Sassuolo , hindering their chances of qualifying for Europe . Roma boss Rudi Garcia reacts as his team through away two points against the relegation-threatened side . Francesco Totti celebrates after putting Roma ahead from the penalty spot after just three minutes .
Francesco Totti puts Roma ahead from the penalty spot in third minute . Denis equalises for Atalanta from another penalty , and visitors hold on . Roma move level with city rivals Lazio behind Juventus in Serie A .