Donyell Malen news
The gist
Roma striker Donyell Malen was sent off at Como and banned for one Serie A match.
He now prepares to face Real Madrid and former Dortmund teammate Jude Bellingham.
How it unfolded
- Oct 9, 2026Malen, then Serie A's top scorer with six goals in five games, says he 'didn't feel important' at Aston Villa and praises Gian Piero Gasperini, saying 'You know he'll never lie to you about anything'.
- Oct 11, 2026Malen is sent off in the 53rd minute of Como 1907 vs AS Roma at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium for a foul on Kaiki, receiving a straight red card from referee Michael Fabbri.
- Oct 13, 2026Malen's one-match suspension is confirmed, and he is one of three Serie A players banned after Round 6 along with Spalletti and Pisacane; the sports judge's decision was expected that day.