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Roma hosts Real Madrid in Champions League return

AS Roma welcomes Real Madrid to the Stadio Olimpico for their first home Champions League fixture since 2019. The match carries extra significance as it marks the return of former Roma manager José Mourinho to the stadium for the first time since his departure in January 2024. Roma faces selection challenges due to injuries to Bryan Cristante and Mile Svilar, with Marten de Roon and Pierluigi Gollini expected to step in. While lineups remain subject to debate among Italian media, Donyell Malen and Paulo Dybala are anticipated to lead the attack for the Giallorossi. Real Madrid is expected to field a strong side featuring Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, and Vinícius Júnior. The match is scheduled to kick off at 21:00 CET, with broadcasting coverage available via TNT Sports and Paramount+.

· Football Italia

The essential points

  1. 01Roma returns to hosting Champions League matches at the Stadio Olimpico for the first time in seven years.
  2. 02Former Roma manager José Mourinho returns to the venue to lead Real Madrid against his former club.
  3. 03Injuries to Bryan Cristante and Mile Svilar will force Roma to use Marten de Roon and Pierluigi Gollini.
  4. 04Real Madrid's predicted lineup features star attackers Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, and Vinícius Júnior.
The full brief

AS Roma welcomes Real Madrid to the Stadio Olimpico for their first home Champions League fixture since 2019. The match carries extra significance as it marks the return of former Roma manager José Mourinho to the stadium for the first time since his departure in January 2024.

Roma faces selection challenges due to injuries to Bryan Cristante and Mile Svilar, with Marten de Roon and Pierluigi Gollini expected to step in. While lineups remain subject to debate among Italian media, Donyell Malen and Paulo Dybala are anticipated to lead the attack for the Giallorossi.

Real Madrid is expected to field a strong side featuring Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, and Vinícius Júnior. The match is scheduled to kick off at 21:00 CET, with broadcasting coverage available via TNT Sports and Paramount+.