Real Madrid travel to Rome on Wednesday with the chance to build early authority in the Champions League league phase, while Roma seek a first European victory after opening their campaign with a draw. The second-round meeting at the Stadio Olimpico also brings José Mourinho back into contact with the club he guided to the Europa Conference League.
A demanding second European night in Rome
Madrid began their league-phase programme by beating Inter and now face a second successive Italian opponent. Roma, meanwhile, took a point from their opening Champions League match against Fenerbahçe and will look to turn home advantage into a statement result against the Spanish side.
- Match: Roma v Real Madrid
- Competition: Champions League, league phase, matchday two
- Date: Wednesday, 13 October 2026
- Kick-off: 21:00
- Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome
- Referee: Félix Letexier of France
The clubs have met 12 times, with Real Madrid holding a clear advantage in the fixture: eight wins for Madrid, three for Roma and one draw.
Mourinho’s return and significant absences
The occasion carries an added personal layer for Mourinho, who comes up against Roma after leading the Giallorossi to Conference League success. His side will approach the match without several important players.
- Bah is unavailable.
- Bryan Cristante is ruled out.
- Konstantinos Koulierakis is absent.
- Goalkeeper Mile Svilar is also unavailable.
Roma come into the European tie following a goalless domestic draw with Como, a result that leaves them searching for greater cutting edge before Madrid arrive.
Madrid arrive after turbulent Villarreal win
Real Madrid defeated Villarreal in their latest domestic outing, although the match was overshadowed by Vinícius Júnior receiving a straight red card after pulling William Saliba’s hair.
Mourinho cannot call on Asencio, Éder Militão, Ferland Mendy or Rodrygo for the trip to the Italian capital, reducing his options for a contest that could shape the mood of both clubs’ European weeks.
How to watch
In Spain, the match will be shown on Movistar Plus+ Liga de Campeones, including Movistar Liga de Campeones and Liga de Campeones 4. The designated channels are 61 and 180 on Movistar, and 117 and 119 on Orange.
