UEFA Champions League Gameweek 3
AS Roma 4 - 0 FT Slovan Bratislava
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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Bournemouth
3-0
AC Milan
⚡ Intensity
75
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
3
🎲 Upset
0
Two penalties, one red card, total control
Futmetrix Verdict
26
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Sturm Graz
1-0
Marseille
⚡ Intensity
22
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
11
🎲 Upset
60
Diakité struck; Marseille never answered
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
21' Mario Hermoso (Daniele Ghilardi)
39' Nahuel Molina
HT
51' ↓ Lorenzo Pellegrini ↑Matias Soule
52' Niccolò Pisilli (Donyell Malen)
↓ Tigran·Barseghyan ↑Alasana Yirajang 55'
58' Donyell Malen
59' ↓ Wesley Vinícius França Lima ↑Devyne Rensch
59' ↓ Donyell Malen ↑Santiago Thomas Castro
Suleiman Camara 65'
↓ artur gajdos ↑Cristian Martínez 69'
↓ Rash Rahim Ibrahim ↑Alen Mustafić 69'
↓ Suleiman Camara ↑Alexej Maroš 69'
77' ↓ Marten de Roon ↑Gianluca Mancini
77' ↓ Mario Hermoso ↑Konstantinos Koulierakis
↓ Sandro Cruz ↑Kevin Wimmer 82'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
AS Roma
Goalkeepers
Pierluigi Gollini 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
Daniele Ghilardi 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Leonardo Balerdi 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Mario Hermoso 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Midfielders
Nahuel Molina 
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
64
Passes
4
Duels
Marten de Roon
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
66
Passes
4
Duels
Niccolò Pisilli 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
77%
Pass Acc
Wesley 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Rodrigo Mora
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lorenzo Pellegrini 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Donyell Malen
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
12%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Devis Vasquez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Giorgio De Marzi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Evan Ndicka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Devyne Rensch
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Konstantinos Koulierakis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Lulli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gianluca Mancini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bryan Cristante
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matías Soulé
MAGNET
44
Activity
44
Activity
40
Passes
4
Duels
Santiago Castro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Slovan Bratislava
Goalkeepers
Dominik Takáč 
OCTOPUS
6
Saves
6
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
César Blackman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kenan Bajrič
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Svetozar Marković
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sandro Cruz 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Peter Pokorný
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tigran Barseghyan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
55
Entry
Rash Ibrahim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Artur Gajdoš
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Suleiman Camara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Forwards
Nino Marcelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Aleksandar Popovic
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Samuel Kozlovsky
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Tománek
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Wimmer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sahmkou Camara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Hofstadter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Danylo Ignatenko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristian Jesús Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daiki Matsuoka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alen Mustafic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alasana Yirajang
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexej Maros
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +7
P: 2 GD: +7
P: 2 GD: +7
P: 2 GD: +5
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -6
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -5
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +7
P: 2 GD: +7
P: 2 GD: +7
P: 2 GD: +5
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +5
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -6
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -5
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
AS Roma
Slovan Bratislava
AS Roma
Slovan Bratislava
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Roman Empire Rebuilt in Spectacular 4-0 Siege
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 32/100. A painfully one-sided demolition at the Stadio Olimpico proved Roma are finding their rhythm in Europe while leaving Slovan Bratislava firmly anchored to the bottom.
Total Control
The AS Roma machine clicked into gear at the Stadio Olimpico instantly, tearing through the opposition without a shred of hesitation. The Italian giants thoroughly dominated possession, hoarding 73% of the ball while setting up a permanent camp in the final third. The sheer volume of tactical pressure meant a breakthrough was entirely inevitable. Slovan Bratislava looked thoroughly out of their depth, restricted to desperate clearances rather than coordinated tactical escapes. The deadlock formally shattered on 21 minutes. Mario Hermoso finished off a sharp, clinical sequence beautifully orchestrated by Daniele Ghilardi. From there, the Balance of the tie evaporated entirely into the Roman night air. The hosts were simply playing an entirely different sport, shifting the ball with arrogant ease and leaving the Slovakian champions chasing ghosts.
Turning the Screw
Any lingering illusions of an away tactical reset at halftime were quickly dispelled by relentless Roman momentum. Just before the interval, Nahuel Molina doubled the advantage to put the Champions League tie firmly out of reach. The Intensity of the hosts' attacking waves was physically and mentally overwhelming. The underlying match data paints a picture of a total attacking siege: Roma unleashed a staggering 26 total shots, effectively turning the penalty area into a relentless shooting gallery. The battered visitors mustered a single, miserable shot off target in desperate response. Slovan Bratislava's defense blocked six attempts and their goalkeeper somehow racked up six key saves, but they were plugging massive holes in a rapidly sinking ship. The sheer relentless nature of Roma’s attacking thrusts ensured the visitors could never truly catch their breath.
A Roman Procession
The entire second half devolved into a celebratory procession for the home supporters. Donyell Malen brilliantly turned provider in the 52nd minute, cleverly teeing up Niccolò Pisilli to calmly slot home the third goal of the evening. Just six minutes later, Malen got his own well-deserved reward, confidently converting a penalty kick to cap off the 4-0 rout. For Roma, the European Stakes were perfectly managed today. They scoop up vital points to sit comfortably in the playoff zone of the table. For the visitors, the defensive nightmare continues unabated. Stuck dead last in the standings with zero points and a dreadful minus-twelve goal difference, their European adventure looks entirely hopeless. A high Upset potential was never remotely on the cards tonight. Roma came, saw, and mercilessly conquered.
Key Questions
Who scored the goals for AS Roma?
Mario Hermoso, Nahuel Molina, Niccolò Pisilli, and Donyell Malen all found the back of the net.
How dominant was Roma's attack?
Roma completely overwhelmed the visitors, registering 26 total shots while holding Slovan Bratislava to just one attempt.
What were the final possession stats?
AS Roma dominated possession throughout the match, keeping 73% of the ball compared to Slovan's 27%.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Desperation Looms at Stadio Olimpico
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 39/100. With both sides languishing below the playoff line, this clash is less a glamour tie and more a gritty fight for Champions League survival.
The Setup
On October 20, 2026, AS Roma host Slovan Bratislava at the Stadio Olimpico in a match defined by mutual desperation. Currently sitting 25th with a single point, the Italian side is just outside the top-24 playoff cutoff. The visitors, rock bottom in 36th place after conceding nine goals in two matches, carry a dismal Form rating into this encounter. The sheer dominance expected from the hosts yields a surprisingly low Stakes score, as the overwhelming probability gap suggests a one-sided affair. However, the hosts boast strong Stars ratings. Roma's midfield trio of M. Koné, Wesley, and Rodrigo Mora will dictate the tempo, allowing attackers like Donyell Malen and Hermoso to overwhelm a visiting side desperately searching for their footing.
Key Battle
With Slovan Bratislava primarily focused on damage limitation, the defining clash will be Roma's heavily stacked offensive unit trying to break down a deep-lying defensive block. If the home side moves the ball quickly, the visitors will struggle to close the gaps, turning a defensive exercise into a long, grueling night. A low Balance rating underlines exactly how tilted this matchup looks on paper.
Our Prediction
Expect the hosts to dominate possession from the first whistle. Our verdict points to a comfortable victory for Roma, likely putting multiple goals past a fragile visiting defense while securing a vital lifeline toward the playoff spots. The gulf in quality is simply too massive to ignore.