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Roma focuses on 80 minutes of performance against Real Madrid before facing Slovan

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 6:50 PM

Last updated Oct 20, 2026

Roma focuses on 80 minutes of performance against Real Madrid before facing Slovan

Summary

Roma prepares to face Slovan Bratislava this evening at the Stadio Olimpico following a dramatic 4-3 defeat to Real Madrid. Director Tony D’Amico highlighted the team’s strong performance for 80 minutes against Real, despite the disappointing outcome. Roma is under pressure after an earlier draw with Fenerbahce, seeking their first victory in the Champions League group stage. Amid injuries, the club is also looking to integrate youth academy players into the squad. D’Amico acknowledged Roma’s efforts to sign Endrick in the past and aims for reinforcement in January.

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•D’Amico praises Roma's strong performance against Real Madrid despite the loss.
•Roma plays Slovan Bratislava tonight, needing a win for their Champions League campaign.
•The club is utilizing youth players due to several key injuries.
•Endrick's introduction was pivotal for Real Madrid’s comeback against Roma.

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6:50 PMYahoo Sports — D’Amico: ‘Roma had 80 spectacular minutes with Real Madrid, will try’ for Endrick

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Roma director Tony D’Amico tries to focus on ’80 spectacular minutes’ against Real Madrid rather than the end result, but shrugs off Endrick questions. ‘We’ll do our best in January.’They ...
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