
Como 0–0 Roma: Malen sent off as Giallorossi hold firm to stay two points clear
Roma drew 0–0 at Como in Serie A's first goalless match of the season, with Dybala and Pellegrini spurning first-half chances before Malen's dismissal reshaped the contest. Dybala had an early opportunity to break the deadlock, then Pellegrini struck the woodwork as Roma dominated the opening period. Como grew into the match as the half progressed, but the turning point came early in the second half when Malen was sent off directly for a high challenge on Kaiki. Thereafter, Roma retreated into a defensive shell, forced to absorb pressure with ten men. The point keeps Roma within two of Inter at the summit, though it represented a missed opportunity for Fabregas's Como to exploit their numerical advantage. For Roma, securing a draw despite the dismissal proved valuable; Dybala's display combined quality and graft throughout. The Giallorossi's focus now shifts to Wednesday, when they face Real Madrid in the Champions League. Como travel to Feyenoord in the same competition.


