Roma - Real Madrid

Wednesday evening at the Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Roma welcome Real Madrid for a high-stakes Champions League matchday 2 encounter. The hosts enter this fixture following a disciplined run in Serie A, though their recent goalless draw against Como suggests they are looking to rediscover their clinical edge. Roma will have to navigate this challenge without the services of Bryan Cristante and Mile Svilar, who are both sidelined through injury. The expected XI, featuring Paulo Dybala and Donyell Malen, will need to be at their most creative to break down a formidable visiting side.

Real Madrid arrive in the Italian capital buoyed by a narrow victory over Villarreal in their most recent LaLiga outing. Their European campaign began on a positive note with a 2-1 win against Inter, and the visitors will look to build on that momentum. With Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior expected to lead the attack, Real Madrid aim to continue their recent trend of finding the net consistently. The tactical battle between the two midfields will likely dictate the outcome of this clash as both sides look to solidify their standing in the group.