Donyell Malen scores as AS Roma secures Champions League spot

Donyell Malen scored as AS Roma defeated Hellas Verona 2-0 on Sunday, securing a Champions League ticket. The 51-cap Oranje international provided the opening goal in the victory. Gian Piero Gasperini praised Malen after the match, highlighting his impact on the team’s performance. The Roma coach described Malen as having given the squad a significant boost. AS Roma’s Champions League qualification is their first in four years. The club finishes fifth in Serie A, one point above sixth-placed AC Milan.

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Malen, who joined AS Roma in 2023, has scored six Serie A goals this season. His strike against Hellas Verona was his third in the last five league games. Gasperini also noted Malen’s adaptation to Italian football since his move. The Dutch forward has featured in 18 of Roma’s 24 league matches this season. Roma will face Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League play-offs next month.