Roma-Real Madrid LIVE: José Mourinho returns, Prime Video and football at 9pm

Olympic Stadium, 21:00. Roma hosts Real Madrid on the second matchday of the League Phase of the 2026/2027 Champions League, with the "Roma-Real Madrid LIVE" banner promising a decisive clash after the 1-1 draw against Fenerbahce.

Mourinho's return to the Roman stage

It will not be a match like any other: José Mourinho returns to manage against a team he has led to European glory, in the stadium that has loved him only behind Totti and De Rossi. The Portuguese coach has already led Real Madrid to a 2-1 victory over Inter in the opening match of the League Phase.

Probable line‑ups

The proposed line‑up for Roma (3-4-2-1) includes Svilar in goal; defenders Mancini, Balerdi and Hermoso; midfield with Wesley, de Roon, Koné and Molina; attack Dybala, Soulé and Malen. For Real Madrid (4-2-3-1) the indicated players are Courtois; defenders Dumfries, Konaté, Huijsen and Cucurella; midfield Tchouaméni, Bellingham; three attacking midfielders Güler, Bernardo Silva and Diomande; striker Mbappé.

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Match context

Roma, coached by Gian Piero Gasperini, returned to the Champions League for the first time since 2018/19 and finished the first round with a 1-1 draw against Fenerbahce. Real Madrid, 15‑time champions, suffered the suspension of Vinícius Junior in the 1-0 win over Villarreal, but the Brazilian remains available for the match.

How to follow the live broadcast

The match will be streamed on Prime Video, under the "Calcio LIVE" label. In Italy, the game will be available on Prime Video and on local channels; in Ireland, on Virgin Media Play; in the United Kingdom, on TNT Sports; in the United States, on Paramount+; in Australia, on Stan Sport. Prime Video subscribers will be able to watch the clash live, while those without a subscription can use a VPN to unlock the platforms.

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Statistics and curiosities

Roma's captain, Donyell Malen, is the Serie A top scorer, but he was sent off in the previous match against Como. Mile Svilar, the starting goalkeeper, suffered a finger fracture, so Pierluigi Gollini is ready to replace him. Real Madrid rely on an attack led by Mbappé, while the midfield is bolstered by Bellingham and Bernardo Silva.