AS Roma vs Real Madrid: pre-match updates and confirmed lineups for Champions League 2026-27 at Stadio Olimpico

As of 2026-10-14, AS Roma will host Real Madrid at the Stadio Olimpico in the second league-phase contest of the UEFA Champions League 2026-27. Khel Now is providing confirmed starting lineups and pre-match updates ahead of the fixture.

Gian Piero Gasperini's side arrive unbeaten since the start of the new season and have produced promising performances in Serie A. Roma opened their European campaign with a 1-1 draw against Fenerbahce, scoring in the first half and conceding in the second. The match will be played at the Stadio Olimpico, which the report describes as a big advantage for the hosts.

Real Madrid come into the tie off a 1-0 LaLiga win against Villarreal, though the report judged that performance to be below expectation. It states Madrid struggled to control the ball and were not good enough in the attacking phase in that game. Los Blancos also secured a 2-1 victory against Inter Milan in their previous UEFA Champions League outing.

Manu Kone, a 25-year-old Frenchman, is singled out as set to play a crucial role for AS Roma in midfield. The piece outlines responsibilities for Kone including controlling the midfield and breaking up play. It adds he will be eager to create problems for Real Madrid and to step up his game.

Federico Valverde, the 28-year-old Uruguayan midfielder, is described as an "absolute engine in the midfield" for Real Madrid in the 1-0 win over Villarreal. The report records that he created the joint-most chances (3) in that match and secured a crucial assist for Yan Diomande’s goal. It identifies Valverde as one of the main men in Los Blancos' squad for the tie.

Khel Now says it will publish the confirmed starting lineups and continued pre-match coverage for this Champions League 2026-27 clash. For further updates the outlet directs readers to its Facebook, Twitter and Instagram channels, its Android and iOS apps, and its Telegram community.