AS Roma secured a comprehensive 4-0 win over Slovan Bratislava at the Olimpico.

The UEFA Champions League league phase match took place on 20 October 2026 at the Olimpico in Rome. Host side AS Roma faced Slovan Bratislava in front of a home crowd, looking to solidify their standing in the competition.

How it unfolded

The first notable incident came in the 20th minute when Slovan Bratislava’s Tigran Barseghyan was shown a yellow card. The caution did not deter the visitors, but it gave Roma an early warning that the game would be tightly contested.

Just a minute later, AS Roma broke the deadlock. From a set-piece situation, Daniele Ghilardi delivered a headed pass into the box, allowing Mario Hermoso to meet the ball with a close-range header that flew into the top left corner. The goal, recorded at 21’, put Roma 1-0 up.

Roma continued to press, and in the 39th minute Nahuel Molina doubled the lead. Cutting in from the right side of the six-yard box, Molina struck with his right foot, sending the ball to the bottom right corner for a 2-0 advantage before half-time.

The second half opened with another booking for Slovan Bratislava when Suleiman Camara was cautioned in the 65th minute for a bad foul. The visitors struggled to create clear chances, while Roma’s attacking rhythm remained strong.

At the 52nd minute, Niccolò Pisilli restored Roma’s momentum. Receiving a left-footed shot from the centre of the box, he placed the ball into the top left corner after an assist from Donyell Malen, extending the lead to 3-0.

Six minutes later, Donyell Malen added a fourth goal from the penalty spot. His right-footed conversion sent the ball to the bottom left corner, sealing a 4-0 triumph for the home side.

The final booking of the match came in the 75th minute when Cristian Martínez of Slovan Bratislava received a yellow card. No further incidents altered the flow, and Roma comfortably saw out the game.

Standout performers

  • Mario Hermoso – Opened the scoring with a headed finish in the 21st minute, capitalising on Daniele Ghilardi’s set-piece delivery.
  • Nahuel Molina – Added the second goal, a precise right-footed strike from the six-yard box in the 39th minute.
  • Niccolò Pisilli – Scored the third goal, a left-footed shot from the centre of the box in the 52nd minute, assisted by Donyell Malen.
  • Donyell Malen – Provided the assist for Pisilli and converted the penalty in the 58th minute to complete his brace.

Match facts

  • Final score: AS Roma 4-0 Slovan Bratislava
  • Goals:
    • 21’ Mario Hermoso (assist: Daniele Ghilardi)
    • 39’ Nahuel Molina
    • 52’ Niccolò Pisilli (assist: Donyell Malen)
    • 58’ Donyell Malen (penalty)
  • Bookings:
    • 20’ Tigran Barseghyan (Slovan Bratislava)
    • 65’ Suleiman Camara (Slovan Bratislava) – bad foul
    • 75’ Cristian Martínez (Slovan Bratislava)
  • Venue: Olimpico, Roma

What it means

The 4-0 result gives AS Roma three points from the UEFA Champions League league phase fixture, reinforcing their campaign with a dominant home performance. Slovan Bratislava return to training without any points from the encounter, needing to address defensive lapses highlighted by the four-goal concession.