Roma 4-0 Slovan Bratislava: Malen hat-trick stuns Slovaks in Rome

Roma produced a ruthless 4-0 victory over Slovan Bratislava at the Stadio Olimpico in their Champions League league phase clash, with Donyell Malen scoring a stunning hat-trick. The match, played on 20 October 2026 in front of 64,399 spectators, saw Mario Hermoso open the scoring in the 21st minute, converting Daniele Ghilardi's pass from a corner. Nauel Molina teed up Malen in the 39th minute, and the Dutchman fired into the far corner. Niccolo Pisilli assisted Malen for his second in the 52nd minute, and Malen completed his hat-trick in the 58th minute, dribbling past a defender in the box and slotting into the near corner. Slovan pushed for a response, but Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar kept a clean sheet. The match produced three yellow cards: Tigran Barseghyan (20'), Suleiman Camara (65') and Cristian Martinez (78'). Roma controlled 63% possession and registered 22 shots to Slovan's seven. The win lifts Roma to fifth in the league phase with six points, while Slovan remain without a point. Can Roma go all the way in the Champions League, and can Malen win the Golden Boot.

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