The Roma Real Madrid preview: Jose Mourinho returns to Roma with Real Madrid on Wednesday 14th October, seeking a second Champions League win in two matches.
The contest at the Stadio Olimpico kicks off at 9pm CEST, or 8pm BST. Mourinho expects a demanding evening against his former club.
Roma Real Madrid preview: Mourinho separates emotion from the match
Speaking in Rome on Tuesday, Mourinho acknowledged the special relationship he has with Roma supporters. He said the moments before and after the match could be emotional, but that his focus during the game would be on winning.
“We put pressure on ourselves because we want to win.”
He described Roma as a strong opponent, backed by supporters who actively take part in the atmosphere. Mourinho’s Roma Real Madrid preview message was that his side would need to play very well to take three points.
Madrid seek to build on Inter victory
Real Madrid began their league-phase campaign with a 2-1 win against Inter Milan. The trip to Rome is their first away match in this season’s competition.
For the Roma Real Madrid preview, Aurelien Tchouameni is among the 23 players included in Madrid’s squad. In the club’s match preview, he described the game as important and said the team wanted to keep adding Champions League points.
The fixture is part of a busy October. Madrid’s preview notes that two more LaLiga games, including El Clasico, and another Champions League match remain in the month.
Roma Real Madrid preview: hosts bring unbeaten form
According to Madrid’s official preview, Gian Piero Gasperini’s Roma have four wins and three draws from their official matches so far. Their Champions League opener ended 1-1 away to Fenerbahce.
The Roma Real Madrid preview notes Donyell Malen leads Roma’s scoring with six Serie A goals. Madrid’s task is therefore about more than Mourinho’s return: it is a test against a side carrying strong early-season form.
Wednesday’s league phase also includes Manchester City against PSG at the Etihad.
The match details are from Real Madrid’s official preview. Mourinho’s comments are from his official pre-match press-conference report.
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