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Mourinho Returns to Olimpico as Roma Faces Real Madrid
14 Oct
Summary
- Roma hosts Real Madrid in their first Champions League home game since 2019.
- José Mourinho makes a return to the Stadio Olimpico after his previous sacking.
- Key players are out injured, with several new faces expected in the lineup.
Roma is set to host Real Madrid at the Stadio Olimpico for their first Champions League home match in seven years. This encounter marks a significant return for manager José Mourinho, who is back at the stadium for the first time since his departure in January 2024.
Donyell Malen and Paulo Dybala have been named in the starting lineup for Roma. The team will be without injured players Bryan Cristante and Mile Svilar, who will be replaced by Marten de Roon and Pierluigi Gollini, respectively. Conflicting reports suggest variations in the midfield and defensive lineups, with different players tipped to start in key positions.
Fans can watch the match on TNT Sports 4, TNT Sports 10, and HBO Max in the UK and Ireland, and on Paramount+ in the USA. Football Italia will provide live updates, with coverage following the Feyenoord vs. Como game.
