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Roma vs Real Madrid Champions League preview: All you need to know
Real Madrid travel with Dean Huijsen back as both teams chase points in the league phase and Roma seek their first competitive win in the series.
- On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, Roma hosts Real Madrid for their Champions League Game Week 2 clash at the Stadio Olimpico, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00 EST and 20:00 GMT.
- Roma welcomes back former manager Jose Mourinho, now leading Madrid, for his first visit to the Olimpico since departing in 2022 after winning the UEFA Conference League with the Italian club.
- Defender Dean Huijsen returns from injury to strengthen Madrid's squad alongside Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ibrahima Konate, while Roma monitors forward Donyell Malen following recent disciplinary issues.
- Both clubs occupy the middle of the Champions League table, with Roma sitting 17th and Madrid 13th, making this fixture critical for securing a comfortable path through the league phase.
- Historically, Madrid has dominated this fixture by winning four of their last five competitive meetings, though Roma remains unbeaten in their last five matches across all competitions.
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