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José Mourinho Bestowed with ‘Eternal Glory’ by Roma Fans in Return as Real Madrid Coach – WTOP News
Roma return to the Champions League after a six-year absence, while Mourinho’s first home match back at the Olimpico draws strong fan attention.
- AS Roma hosts Real Madrid at the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday, October 14, for Matchday 2 of the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League, marking the return of former Roma manager José Mourinho to the Italian capital.
- Mourinho guided Roma to UEFA Europa Conference League glory in 2022 and said Roma fans were "special people" during his two-and-a-half-year tenure before departing in early 2024. His return to the Olimpico carries emotional weight for the fanbase.
- Real Madrid historically dominates this fixture, having won four of their last five competitive meetings against Roma. Both clubs currently sit outside the top eight, with Roma 17th and Real Madrid 13th in the Champions League standings.
- Roma must navigate the fixture without goalkeeper Mile Svilar and midfielder Bryan Cristante, while Real Madrid remains without defenders Éder Militão and Rodrygo, forcing both managers to rely on squad depth.
- Sitting 17th and 13th respectively in the league phase, both Roma and Real Madrid require points to secure a comfortable path through the 2026-27 competition, making this encounter high-stakes for progression.
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José Mourinho bestowed with ‘eternal glory’ by Roma fans in return as Real Madrid coach – WTOP News
ROME (AP) — José Mourinho was treated like a returning hero when he brought Real Madrid to face Roma , one of his many former clubs, on Wednesday. Even before t
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José Mourinho bestowed with 'eternal glory' by Roma fans in return as Real Madrid coach
José Mourinho is being given honorary treatment as his Real Madrid team faces his former club Roma. Even before the coach walked out into the Stadio Olimpico ahead of kickoff for a Champions League match there was a long applause…
Direct coverage of the Rome and Real Madrid Games in the second round of the European Championship League 2026-2027, held on the Olympic Stadium.
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