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Roma hosts Real Madrid in Champions League clash at Stadio Olimpico

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 6:20 PM

Last updated Oct 14, 2026

Roma hosts Real Madrid in Champions League clash at Stadio Olimpico

Summary

Gian Piero Gasperini acknowledges the anticipation among Roma fans as they prepare to host Real Madrid in a Champions League match at the Stadio Olimpico. This marks Roma's first home fixture in the Champions League in over seven years. Gasperini emphasizes the strength of the opposition and the importance of focusing on their own game. Real Madrid faces the match with players like Vinicius Junior, who is appealing a suspension. The match is scheduled to kick off at 20:00 UK time.

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•Match kicks off at 20:00 UK time at Stadio Olimpico.
•Roma's first Champions League home fixture in over seven years.
•Gasperini highlights the challenge posed by Real Madrid's players.
•Vinicius Junior is appealing a four-match LaLiga ban.
•Donyell Malen is suspended for Roma due to a recent red card.

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6:20 PMYahoo Sports — Gasperini: ‘Roma fans waited years, Real Madrid best in the world’

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Gian Piero Gasperini realises Roma fans ‘have been waiting years for this moment’ hosting Real Madrid in the Champions League. ‘We are up against some of the best players in the world.’It kick...
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