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- On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, AS Roma hosts Real Madrid at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome for a UEFA Champions League group-stage match, marking former manager José Mourinho's return to the Italian capital.
- Mourinho managed Roma from 2021 to 2024, winning the 2022 UEFA Conference League before departing. He called Roma fans "special people," cementing his status as a beloved figure in the city.
- Roma enters unbeaten in five matches across all competitions, though they will miss goalkeeper Mile Svilar and midfielder Bryan Cristante. Real Madrid remains without defender Éder Militão and forward Rodrygo.
- Real Madrid have won all four competitive Champions League meetings against Roma historically. Both teams currently sit outside the top eight in the standings, intensifying pressure to secure points.
- Despite the intense competitive pressure, Mourinho remains a beloved figure in Rome, adding emotional weight to this high-stakes European clash. His return carries significance beyond the pitch.
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