Roma 4, Slovan Bratislava 0: Giallorossi rout Slovan for first Champions League win
ROME — Roma cruised to a 4-0 Champions League victory over Slovan Bratislava at the Stadio Olimpico on Tuesday, securing their first win of the 2026-27 league phase. Mario Hermoso opened the scoring in the 21st minute, tapping in after Lorenzo Pellegrini’s cross was headed down by Riccardo Ghilardi. Nahuel Molina doubled the lead in the 39th minute, converting after Donyell Malen’s shot was…
Roma secured their first Champions League win of the 2026-27 league phase with a 4-0 victory over Slovan Bratislava at the Stadio Olimpico on Tuesday. Mario Hermoso opened the scoring in the 21st minute, scoring from a cross by Lorenzo Pellegrini headed down by Riccardo Ghilardi. Nahuel Molina doubled the lead in the 39th minute, converting a chance after Donyell Malen's shot was saved.
Niccolo Pisilli added a third goal in the 52nd minute, finishing a powerful left-footed shot after Malen's pass. Roma completed the rout with a penalty in the 58th minute, scored by Malen after Wesley fouled him. The Italian side dominated the match, taking 26 shots to Slovan's one and controlling 72.7 percent of possession. The win lifted Roma after a 4-3 loss to Real Madrid in their previous European encounter.
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