Mourinho Brings Memories and More Controversy Back to Rome in Champions League Visit
Mourinho faces Roma for the first time since his departure, with Real Madrid seeking victory at the Stadio Olimpico amid ongoing refereeing controversies.
- On Wednesday, Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho returns to the Stadio Olimpico to face Roma in the club's first home Champions League game in seven and a half years.
- Mourinho left Roma two and a half years ago after failing to qualify for the Champions League, though he remains a beloved figure for leading the club to successive European finals.
- The match likely marks the 100th Champions League appearance for Kylian Mbappe, while Roma forward Donyell Malen seeks redemption after receiving his first red card on Sunday.
- Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini has developed an attack-minded unit, describing it as 'very different from the one that played under Mourinho,' reflecting a tactical shift in philosophy.
- Recently, Mourinho refused to attend a news conference after a red card for Madrid forward Vin, continuing to complain about 'strange' officiating decisions affecting his team.
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ROMA (AP) — José Mourinho left Rome two and a half years ago, complaining about the referees after failing to qualify the club for the Champions League during its turbulent but also successful stage in the Italian capital.
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Independent EspañolROMA (AP) — José Mourinho left Rome two and a half years ago, complaining about the referees after failing to qualify the club for the Champions League during its turbulent but also successful stage in the Italian capital.
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Mourinho brings memories and more controversy back to Rome in Champions League visit
ROME (AP) — José Mourinho left Roma 2 1/2 years ago huffing and puffing over the referees after failing to qualify the club for the Champions League during his turbulent but also successful stay in the Italian capital.
Real Madrid Team News at AS Roma: Eder Militao, Ferland Mendy
Jose Mourinho returns to AS Roma tomorrow night, for the very first time as an opponent. Mourinho led Roma to UEFA Conference League glory in 2021/22, but his time there was already through by 2024. And between that gig, and his current one, Mourinho had not one, but two other jobs (Benfica and Fenerbahce). It […]
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