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Early predicted Real Madrid starting XI for Champions League clash vs Roma

Real Madrid need to beat Roma on Wednesday night to make it two out of two in the Champions League this season. It will be a very different game to the one they

By Hridyam Arora · The Real Champs

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 10:13 PM

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Hridyam Arora predicts Real Madrid's starting lineup for their upcoming Champions League fixture against Roma.
Dean Huijsen is expected to return to central defense following a suspension to partner Ibrahima Konate.
The writer expects Denzel Dumfries to start at right-back over Trent Alexander-Arnold.

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Hridyam Arora outlines a predicted Real Madrid starting lineup under Jose Mourinho for their upcoming Champions League clash against Roma on Wednesday. Real Madrid enter the match looking to maintain a perfect European record following recent inconsistent domestic form, including a loss to Atletico Madrid and a shaky victory over Villarreal.

The writer projects Thibaut Courtois in goal, with Denzel Dumfries, Dean Huijsen, Ibrahima Konate, and Marc Cucurella in defense. In midfield and attack, Arora expects starts for Federico Valverde, Aurelien Tchouameni, Jude Bellingham, Yan Diomande, Vinicius Junior, and Kylian Mbappe.

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