ŠK Slovan Bratislava suffered a 4–0 defeat against AS Roma at the Stadio Olimpico in the Champions League league phase, leaving the Slovak club without a point after three matches and with a goal difference of 1–13.
AS Roma Dominates Slovan Bratislava at Stadio Olimpico
The match turned decisively when Mario Hermoso opened the scoring. Ghilardi headed the ball toward the ground and Hermoso tapped the ball into the net. Nahuel Molina added a second goal after Lorenzo Pellegrini played a through ball to Donyell Malen, whose initial shot was blocked by goalkeeper Dominik Takáč before Molina scored on the rebound.
In the second half, Niccolò Pisilli scored in the 53rd minute. Donyell Malen rounded out the scoring in the 58th minute by converting a penalty kick past Takáč after a foul by Blackman on Wesley inside the box. The club failed to register a single shot on target during the entire fixture.
Tactical Lineups and Disciplinary Records on the Pitch
AS Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini deployed a starting lineup featuring Gollini in goal, protected by a defensive line of Ghilardi, Balerdi, and Hermoso. Molina, de Roon, Pisilli, and Wesley anchored the midfield, while Mora, Malen, and Pellegrini led the attack. Slovan manager Yaya Touré countered with Takáč in goal, backed by defenders Blackman, Bajrič, Markovič, and Cruz. Gajdoš, Pokorný, and Ibrahim formed the midfield, with Barseghjan, Marcelli, and Suleiman Camara starting up front.
Referee Schärer issued several yellow cards during the match. Slovan’s Tigran Barseghjan received a caution in the 20th minute, followed by Suleiman Camara in the 65th minute, and Cristian Martínez in the 75th minute.
Historical Context and Upcoming Fixtures in the Champions League
For Slovan manager Yaya Touré, the Stadio Olimpico holds historical significance as the venue where he won the Champions League title as a player with FC Barcelona in the 2008/09 season by defeating Manchester United 2–0. Before the fixture, Touré noted that returning to the stadium brought back strong positive emotions despite the differing stakes of the current fixture.
Following this result, Slovan sits without a point. The club’s upcoming fixtures in the league phase include a match against LASK Linz on November 3, followed by home games against Real Betis and Shakhtar Doneck, an away fixture against LOSC Lille, and a final home match against Inter Milan in January.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Slovan Bratislava’s record in the Champions League?
After three matches, Slovan Bratislava has zero points and a goal difference of 1–13, having previously lost 6–1 to Paris Saint-Germain and 3–0 to Stuttgart.
Who scored the goals for AS Roma against Slovan?
Goals were scored by Mario Hermoso in the 21st minute, Nahuel Molina in the 39th minute, Niccolò Pisilli in the 53rd minute, and Donyell Malen from a 58th-minute penalty kick.
When does Slovan play its next Champions League match?
Slovan Bratislava will face LASK Linz on November 3 at 21:00 in their next fixture of the competition.
What did Yaya Touré say about returning to the Stadio Olimpico?
Touré stated that the stadium is a “happy place” where he won the 2009 Champions League final with Barcelona, describing it as an emotional return even though the current match carried different stakes.
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