Roma beat Slovan Bratislava 4-0 in the Champions League for their first win in the competition this season. Mario Hermoso, Nahuel Molina, Niccolò Pisilli and Donyell Malen scored for Roma.
Two goals before the break
Hermoso scored in the 22nd minute after Daniele Ghilardi set up the goal following Lorenzo Pellegrini's free-kick. Molina added the second in the 39th minute after Dominik Takac palmed Malen's attempt into his path.
Roma add two more in the second half
Pellegrini went off with an injury or minor physical problem early in the second half, and Matias Soulé came on in the 52nd minute. Pisilli scored after Malen laid the ball off for him, and Malen then converted from the penalty spot for Roma's fourth goal after Wesley won the penalty.
Other match incidents
Ghilardi had a late goal ruled out because teammates were offside. Flashscore named Niccolo Pisilli as its Man of the Match.
Availability reported by Football Italia
Football Italia reported that Paulo Dybala, Manu Koné and Mile Svilar were unavailable because of injuries. Football Italia also reported that Bryan Cristante was back on the bench after a month out. Football Italia said Slovan Bratislava made the trip without injured Andraz Sporar, Roman Cerepkai and Mykola Kukharevych.