Jose Mourinho returns to the Stadio Olimpico with Real Madrid tonight as the Spanish giants look to maintain their winning start to the Champions League.
The Portuguese coach famously guided Roma to Europa Conference League glory in 2022 but will now be looking to get one over on his old side as Madrid aim to make it two wins from two in Europe.
Gian Piero Gasperini’s Roma have enjoyed an impressive start to the domestic campaign, remaining unbeaten in Serie A and sitting just two points behind leaders Inter Milan.
They held Como to a goalless draw on Sunday despite playing the entire second half with 10 men following Donyell Malen’s dismissal.
However, Roma have struggled in Europe recently and were held to a 1-1 draw by Fenerbahce in their opening Champions League fixture.
101GreatGoals brings you all the team news ahead of the 8pm kick-off.
Roma team news
Roma: Gollini, Mancini, N’Dicka, Hermoso, Molina, De Roon, Kone, Wesley, Dybala, Soule, Malen
Roma Substitutes: To follow
Real Madrid team news
Real Madrid: Courtois, Dumfries, Konate, Rudiger, Cucurella, Tchouameni, Valverde, Bellingham, Diomande, Vinicius Junior, Mbappe
Real Madrid Substitutes: Lunin, Mestre, Camavinga, Huijsen, Endrick, Trent, Guler, Carreras, Espi, Bernardo, Brahim, Thiago
The Champions League Table
- Position 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 : Promotion – Champions League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)
- Position 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 : Promotion – Champions League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)
Stats for Roma v Real Madrid
Prediction for Roma v Real Madrid
Roma will be dangerous and Real Madrid have shown themselves to be vulnerable at times this season, particularly away from home. But we fancy Mourinho to make a winning return to the Olimpico.
AS Roma
1 – 2
Real Madrid
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