Donyell Malen commented on the anticipation towards the Champions League match against Real Madrid, declaring that the Spanish club "has a lot of quality and great players, it will be a good evening". With 20 goals scored this season, the striker underlined that his career has not changed: "I don't think anything has changed, my teammates have created many opportunities for me and I am very happy with this moment."
The player also spoke about his relationship with Roma's coach, Gasperini. “A special coach certainly, I'm happy to have him, he supports me and I'm really happy,” expressed Malen, referring to José Mourinho's nickname “Special One”. According to the young striker, Gasperini is a true point of reference on and off the pitch, and his presence is an added value for the team.
When asked to comment on Kylian Mbappé's performance, Malen replied that the Frenchman is "an excellent striker, everyone knows what he can do and what he has already done". The player then highlighted Mbappé's quality and impact on international football.
The topic of the match against Como was addressed with sincerity. Malen admitted having made a mistake: "I'm sorry, it wasn't my intention to hurt anyone, it's not my style. The referee could have made two decisions and he took the worst one for me, but my teammates were good at taking a point and let's carry on like this." The phrase highlights his willingness to learn from experience and continue to work with the team to achieve positive results.
With Roma ready to take on Real Madrid, Malen remains focused on the collective performance and the support of his coach. The club, awaiting a victory, aims to exploit the quality of its players to advance in the European competition. The near future will be determined by the performance against the Spanish team and the ability to maintain internal cohesion, key elements for Roma's success.