Roma annoyed by Malen red after seeing El Azzouzi cautioned for a similar challenge

Donyell Malen is facing suspension after being shown a straight red card for a lunging…

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Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 10:31 AM

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Roma are annoyed by Donyell Malen's red card after Bologna's Oussama El Azzouzi received only yellow for a similar tackle.
The match between Como and Roma ended in a 0-0 draw on Sunday afternoon.
Head coach Gasperini criticized VAR for relying on freeze frames and argued an uncalled foul preceded the incident.

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Roma are frustrated after Donyell Malen received a straight red card during a 0-0 Serie A draw against Como on Sunday. The club's annoyance was heightened after Bologna's Oussama El Azzouzi received only a yellow card for a similar challenge against Lecce on the same afternoon.

Head coach Gasperini criticized the decision, arguing play should have stopped for an earlier foul on Malen and contesting VAR's reliance on still images. Corriere dello Sport reported that Roma believe Malen attempted to play the ball with minimal contact, unlike El Azzouzi's high challenge.

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Roma annoyed by Malen red after seeing El Azzouzi cautioned for a similar challenge

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