Roma Primavera beat Slovan Bratislava in Youth League as club executives watch on

Roma's Primavera side beat Slovan Bratislava 5-0 at the Tre Fontane in the third matchday of the UEFA Youth League, bouncing back immediately from their league defeat to Torino. Paratici scored a hat-trick in the second half, with Arena providing two assists before scoring the final goal himself. Coach Mattia Scala's side dominated the game from the start, although Slovan initially managed to contain the Giallorossi pressure. The opening goal came in the 35th minute. Arena sent Camara through on the counter-attack, and Camara opened his body and finished past Gramblička to make it 1-0 at half-time. The match changed completely after the restart with the introduction of Paratici, who came on in the 56th minute in place of Camara. He needed just five minutes to make his mark, as Arena played him through again and he took the ball into the area and beat the Slovak goalkeeper. Slovan collapsed in the closing stages and Roma ran riot. In the 79th minute Paratici was quickest to react to a loose ball in the area after a shot from Terlizzi and made it 3-0. Six minutes later, from a corner taken by Cama, the young striker rose alone and completed his personal hat-trick. In the 87th minute Arena added the definitive 5-0, having already been involved with two assists, completing a practically perfect afternoon for Scala's team. The result was a wide and convincing victory, built once again through the academy players of the Giallorossi youth sector. Sporting director Tony D'Amico, CEO John Galantic and youth sector manager Massimo Margiotta were in the stands, and Paratici, Arena and their team-mates sent an important message to the first team as well, at a time when Gasperini continues to open the doors wider to the young players of Trigoria.

AS Roma host Slovan Bratislava at the Stadio Olimpico tonight, Tuesday 20 October, with kickoff at 21:00 in the third matchday of the Champions League league phase. Gian Piero Gasperini's side face the Slovak club after the spectacular match against Real Madrid, and more than 60,000 Roma supporters are expected to fill the stadium and push the team through an important stage of their European campaign. As communicated by AS Roma, the Olimpico gates open at 18:30, two and a half hours before kickoff. The club advises fans to arrive at least 90 minutes before the match to speed up entry and avoid queues at the turnstiles. Some hospitality tickets are still available through Roma's official channels. For any needs, the box 4 on Via Nigra will be operational until kickoff. Fans can also contact the club's assistance service on 06.89386000 or at [email protected]. Entry to the Olimpico requires digital tickets and season tickets only. Season tickets are available through the "Il Mio Posto" app. Supporters who have not yet activated their European competition season ticket must complete the procedure by entering their PNR and date of birth in the app. Tickets can be viewed in the same app or added to the smartphone Wallet, and tickets stored in the Wallet can also be used with NFC technology by bringing the device close to the turnstile reader. The club reminds fans that screenshots of tickets and season tickets will not be accepted for entry. Roma also reiterates its ban on resale through unofficial platforms and provides a form for reporting abuses linked to secondary ticketing. Three mobile merchandise stands selling official Giallorossi products will be active on matchday. They will be located on Via delle Olimpiadi, near the Pietrangeli stadium, in the Tribuna Monte Mario piazza and at the entrance to the Tribuna Tevere, on the obelisk side. The stands will remain open before, during and after the match, allowing fans to buy official merchandise at the final whistle.

Lorenzo Pellegrini returns to the starting XI tonight as Roma face Slovan Bratislava in the UEFA Champions League, 2,806 days after the club last won a Champions League match. Roma have not competed in Europe's premier competition for seven years, and Malen and his team-mates aim to return to winning ways after points slipped away against Fenerbahce and Real Madrid. The last Roma win came on 12 February 2019, when the Giallorossi beat Porto 2-1 at the Stadio Olimpico. Porto progressed on the return leg after a 3-1 victory. Pellegrini started that evening too, and he is the only survivor from that side. The squad around him has changed completely since then. Di Francesco's 4-3-3 that night included Cristante, who is missing tonight through injury, and Daniele De Rossi in midfield. Dzeko led the line, with El Shaarawy alongside him and Zaniolo, who scored twice, in support. The defence was made up of Florenzi, Manolas, Fazio and Kolarov, with Mirante in goal. Santon, Kluivert and Nzonzi came off the bench. Seven years on from that night, Roma want to win in the Champions League again.

Roma's Primavera side beat Slovan Bratislava 5-0 at the Tre Fontane in the third matchday of the UEFA Youth League, bouncing back immediately from their league defeat to Torino. Paratici scored a hat-trick in the second half, with Arena providing two assists before scoring the final goal himself. Coach Mattia Scala's side dominated the game from the start, although Slovan initially managed to contain the Giallorossi pressure. The opening goal came in the 35th minute. Arena sent Camara through on the counter-attack, and Camara opened his body and finished past Gramblička to make it 1-0 at half-time. The match changed completely after the restart with the introduction of Paratici, who came on in the 56th minute in place of Camara. He needed just five minutes to make his mark, as Arena played him through again and he took the ball into the area and beat the Slovak goalkeeper. Slovan collapsed in the closing stages and Roma ran riot. In the 79th minute Paratici was quickest to react to a loose ball in the area after a shot from Terlizzi and made it 3-0. Six minutes later, from a corner taken by Cama, the young striker rose alone and completed his personal hat-trick. In the 87th minute Arena added the definitive 5-0, having already been involved with two assists, completing a practically perfect afternoon for Scala's team. The result was a wide and convincing victory, built once again through the academy players of the Giallorossi youth sector. Sporting director Tony D'Amico, CEO John Galantic and youth sector manager Massimo Margiotta were in the stands, and Paratici, Arena and their team-mates sent an important message to the first team as well, at a time when Gasperini continues to open the doors wider to the young players of Trigoria.

Udinese defender David Alaba is at risk of missing the match against Roma after suffering a muscle strain in his right calf. The Giallorossi travel to the Dacia Arena on 31 October at 18:00 for the fixture. Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini will be without some players for the trip to Udine. Mile Svilar and Manu Koné are certain to miss the match against the bianconeri. Paulo Dybala's availability is also in doubt. Bryan Cristante, however, is set to return to the squad on Saturday for the match against Napoli. The absences add to the selection headaches Gasperini faces as Roma prepare for a demanding run of fixtures, with the Napoli game coming before the trip to Udinese.

Roma look for their first win in the Champions League League Phase when they host Slovan Bratislava at the Stadio Olimpico on Tuesday 20 October at 21:00, in the third matchday of the competition. Gian Piero Gasperini's side have collected just one point from their opening two games, drawing 1-1 at Fenerbahçe and losing 4-3 to Real Madrid after leading 3-1 until the closing stages. Victory is therefore vital to revive their European standing. Slovan Bratislava are still without a point and have conceded nine goals already: a 6-1 defeat by Paris Saint-Germain and a 3-0 loss to Stuttgart. The Slovaks arrive in Rome after a heavy 3-0 league win over Spartak Trnava. Roma, however, face a significant injury crisis in goal and midfield. Mile Svilar remains unavailable, so Pierluigi Gollini is set to be confirmed in goal. Bryan Cristante and Manu Koné are also not fit. Gasperini hopes to have Cristante back for the next league match against Napoli, while Koné will need more time after a muscle injury. The biggest blow concerns Paulo Dybala. His recovery will take longer than expected: the latest scan revealed a small tear in the calf, and Gasperini spoke of around two additional weeks before his return. La Joya will certainly miss the Slovan match. Mancini, N'Dicka and Hermoso are expected to return from the start in defence, after rotation against Genoa, although Balerdi could give the Ivorian N'Dicka a rest. Molina and Wesley are favoured on the flanks, with Lulli a possible option on the right. In midfield, Pisilli and De Roon are set to form the central pairing again. Gasperini has confirmed that Lorenzo Pellegrini could be deployed deeper if needed, but the pre-match signals place him mainly in the attacking midfield role. Donyell Malen returns up front after missing the league game against Genoa through suspension. Soulé and Pellegrini are expected to play behind him, with Rodrigo Mora initially on the bench. Gasperini has admitted the match could allow him to try a double striker system with Malen and Santiago Castro together, particularly once the game is underway. For Slovan Bratislava, Yaya Touré is expected to set up in a 4-2-3-1. Takáč will be in goal, with Blackman, Bajrić, Marković and Sandro Cruz in defence. Pokorný and Ibrahim will occupy central midfield. The player Roma must watch most closely is Tigran Barseghyan, one of the most dangerous and creative players in the Slovak side. Christian Martínez and Suleiman Camara are expected to support Andraž Šporar. UEFA has listed only Čerepkai as doubtful. The match will be broadcast live on Sky and streamed on NOW, shown on Sky Sport Arena, Sky Sport 253 and Sky Sport 4K, as well as via Sky Go and NOW. Fabio Caressa will provide commentary with expert analysis from Beppe Bergomi. Paolo Assogna and Angelo Mangiante will be pitchside. Bookmakers make Roma strong favourites. A Roma win is priced between 1.11 and 1.15, a draw between 7.50 and 8.75, and a Slovan Bratislava win between 14.00 and 19.00. The odds reflect the defensive problems Slovan have shown in Europe, having conceded nine goals in the first two matchdays and allowed more chances and shots than almost every other competing side. Roma, without Dybala and the important midfielders Cristante and Koné, have a very favourable opportunity to secure their first three European points. A Roma win with No Goal is offered at around 2.00. Among correct scores, 2-0 is among the most fancied and is also the score chosen by Sisal's analysis, at 8.00.