Roma vs Real Madrid: Champions League preview, predictions, team news and TV info

Real Madrid travel to face Roma at the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, in the UEFA Champions League league phase. Managed by former Roma boss José Mourinho, los Blancos enter the fixture following a 2-1 victory over Internazionale on matchday one. Meanwhile, Gian Piero Gasperini's Roma side drew 1-1 with Fenerbahçe in their opening European match and will host their first home Champions League game since 2019.

Roma will be missing injured goalkeeper Mile Svilar and midfielder Bryan Cristante, with Pierluigi Gollini expected to start in goal. Real Madrid are without injured defenders Dean Huijsen, Raúl Asencio, and Éder Militão, leading Antonio Rüdiger and Ibrahima Konaté to pair at center-back. Vinícius Júnior is available to feature despite serving an upcoming domestic ban.