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Real Madrid Faces Roma's Champions League Return
14 Oct
Summary
- Roma returns to Champions League after seven years at the Olimpico.
- Matías Soulé will partner Dybala and Malen in attack.
- Mourinho's expected 4-2-3-1 features Mbappé as focal point.
Roma is set to play in the Champions League at the Olimpico after a seven-year hiatus. Manager Gasperini is finalizing his lineup to counter Real Madrid and José Mourinho. Matías Soulé returns to the starting XI, forming an attacking trio with Dybala and Malen, intended to challenge Real Madrid's defense.
Defensive configurations on the flanks remain a point of focus. Wesley is prepared to man the right side to track Vinicius, a tactic previously employed against Inter. The left flank sees a competition between Molina and Rensch for a starting position, with Lulli also a candidate. Doubts also linger in central defense, where Ndicka and Hermoso appear favored over Balerdi to partner Mancini.
In midfield, the pairing of de Roon and Koné is confirmed. Gollini will start in goal, returning to Champions League action. Real Madrid, under Mourinho, is anticipated to adopt a 4-2-3-1 formation. Mbappé is expected to spearhead the attack, supported by Vinicius, Bellingham, and Guler. Gasperini aims to deploy his strategies against this strong Real Madrid side in front of an expected crowd of 67,000 spectators.
