AS Roma v S Bratislava

An emphatic win sees Roma quell the threat of Slovan Bratislava and deliver a thumping 4-0 victory for the home fans, earning their first win in this 2026-27 Champions League campaign in the process. The hosts got off to the ideal start but had to wait until the 21-minute mark before they went ahead through Hermoso's headed effort after good work from Ghilardi. The second came on 39 minutes with Malen the architect, as his shot was palmed into the path of Molina, who reacted quickest to Takac's spill. The second half continued in much the same vain as Pisilli got in on the act, smashing home on 52 minutes from close range with Malen once again getting the assist after stealing the ball from his opponent in a dangerous area. Six minutes later, Roma had their fourth with that man Malen scoring again after Roma were awarded a penalty for a challenge from behind on Wesley. It capped a fine display for Malen and Roma, who never looked in any danger from Slovan's - it has to be said - toothless attack. Slovan had just one shot in the entire match and though obvious underdogs, Toure will be disappointed in his side's performance. Roma mustered an impressive xG of 3.58 whilst Slovan managed a meagre xG of just 0.02. The win propels Roma up to 13th spot in the Champions League table, whilst Slovan Bratislava languish in 36th (bottom) on zero points after three games. Thank you for joining us this evening and goodbye.

FULL-TIME: ROMA 4-0 SLOVAN BRATISLAVA

Two minutes will be added on at the end of this match.

Ghilardi hares into the Slovan box and performs a slick couple of step-overs as he looks to gain a yard. As he does so, he outfoxes himself and slips to the floor, such was the speed of his footwork. Tentative claims for a penalty are waved away.

BACK OF THE NET!! EXCELLENT STRIKE FROM GHILARDI!!! Wait, the flag has gone up. That was an incredible shot from the edge of the box. But several Roma players were stood in an offside position as the ball was struck firm and low into the back of the net. Mora had initially won a corner with his shot. The corner came in and as it was semi-cleared, it fell to the feet of Ghilardi, who hit a fierce-looking volley at goal. It is ruled out despite the net bulging.

Marcelli chases hard down the left and desperately tries to retrieve a tempting pass down the channel. The ball is gathered by a Roma shirt, and you can see the visible slump of the shoulders from the striker, who is so forlorn.