Roma host Real Madrid in UEFA Champions League group stage match
- AS Roma host Real Madrid at the Stadio Olimpico on October 14, 2026, for the second game of the UEFA Champions League group stage.
- Both clubs approach the October 14, 2026 meeting looking to secure vital group stage points in the elite European tournament.
- Roma welcome defender Dean Huijsen back to the squad list after he missed the match against Villarreal, with the player expected to start.
AS Roma host Real Madrid at the Stadio Olimpico on October 14, 2026, for the second game of the UEFA Champions League group stage. Yahoo Sports reported that Roma enter the fixture in high form following a strong start to the season, presenting a difficult challenge for the visitors.
Stadio Olimpico fixture brings group stage pressure
Both clubs approach the October 14, 2026 meeting looking to secure vital group stage points in the elite European tournament. Yahoo Sports noted that Roma have been playing at a very high level, making this fixture one of the toughest matches on Real Madrid’s Champions League schedule prior to the knock-out stages.
Team news and squad changes for October 14 2026
Roma welcome defender Dean Huijsen back to the squad list after he missed the match against Villarreal, with the player expected to start. Tips.gg reported that Gian Piero Gasperini’s side faces absences including Mile Svilar, Bryan Cristante, Konstantinos Koulierakis, and Muhammed bah. Real Madrid manager José Mourinho must navigate injuries to Ferland Mendy, Éder Militão, Raul Asencio, and Rodrygo, according to Tips.gg.
Projected starting formations at the Stadio Olimpico
Tips.gg projected Roma in a 3-4-2-1 formation featuring Pierluigi Gollini in goal, supported by a defensive line of Mario Hermoso, Gianluca Mancini, and Leonardo Balerdi. Real Madrid are projected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 setup under Mourinho, anchored by Thibaut Courtois in goal alongside defenders Ibrahima Konaté, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Álvaro Fernández Carreras, and Antonio Rüdiger, as detailed by Tips.gg.
🇮🇹 Roma & 🇪🇸 Real Madrid Combined XI (according to Football World Euphoria) 🏆 UEFA Champions League 2026/27 – League Phase, Matchday 2 🏆 pic.twitter.com/PPDV4gKFu0
Broadcast channels and kickoff times
Kickoff is scheduled for 21:00 CET or 03:00 PM EST on October 14, 2026. Viewers in Spain can watch the match on Movistar Liga Campeones, while fans in the United States can stream the broadcast live via Paramount+, DAZN, and Amazon Prime Video.