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Gasperini praises Mourinho as Roma prepares to face Real Madrid

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 12:25 PM

Last updated Oct 13, 2026

Gasperini praises Mourinho as Roma prepares to face Real Madrid

Summary

Gian Piero Gasperini, coach of AS Roma, expressed admiration for José Mourinho's ability to attract top talent ahead of their Champions League match against Real Madrid at the Stadio Olimpico. Roma's fans are expected to show their appreciation for Mourinho, who previously led the team to a Conference League title. The match is scheduled for tomorrow, with Gasperini emphasizing the importance of maintaining Roma's style of play against a prestigious opponent like Real Madrid. Roma enters the match following a 1-1 draw against Fenerbahce in their opening Champions League fixture.

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By the Numbers

•Gasperini admires Mourinho's talent for signing extraordinary players.
•Mourinho's return to Rome follows his departure from the club in January 2024.
•Roma drew their opening Champions League match while Real Madrid won theirs.
•The match takes place at the Stadio Olimpico tomorrow.

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12:25 PMYahoo Sports — Gasperini: I admire one thing about Mourinho, but Roma fans will ‘support’ their team

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Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini says the Giallorossi fans will support the team despite the predictable warm welcome for José Mourinho, and he adds that he admires the Portuguese’s ability to ‘pe...
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