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Malen Tops Europe’s Goal-Scoring Chart for 2026

Headline: Roma Secure Dominant Victory Over Udinese with Stellar First Half Performance

At the Bluenergy Stadium, Roma showcased an impressive display against Udinese, ending the first half with a commanding score of 0-4. The Giallorossi’s scoring spree began with Bryan Cristante finding the net in the 10th minute, followed by goals from Mora in the 31st, Donyell Malen in the 33rd, and Ndicka in the 37th minute.

During the match, Dutch striker Donyell Malen nearly added to his tally before scoring, missing a one-on-one opportunity against Okoye and hitting the crossbar after a rebound from the Juventus goalkeeper. Malen’s performance was noteworthy, characterized by his relentless sprinting and dribbling, posing a constant threat to Udinese’s defense.

Malen is emerging as a notable goal scorer, accumulating a total of 22 goals across competitions in 2026, leading both in overall goals and away goals (12) among the top five European leagues, according to stats from Opta. This season, Roma’s number 14 has already reached double figures, successfully finding the back of the net 11 times in Serie A and Champions League matches.

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