The Champions League group stage match between Roma and Real Madrid, played at the Olympic Stadium in Rome on October 14, 2026, ended in a 1-1 draw. Roma's goal came in the 19th minute when DeRoon got rid of an opponent and shot from the crescent, while Real Madrid's goal came in the 24th minute when KylianMbappé, after a quick counterattack, finished with a powerful shot that goalkeeper Gollini could not stop.
The match was characterized by the intensity of both teams. Roma, under the direction of José Mourinho, showed a more direct style of play and managed to dominate the midfield on several occasions. Midfielder Koné suffered an early injury in the 15th minute, forcing the coach to introduce Pisilli in his place. For its part, Real Madrid, with its usual lineup of Courtois, Dumfries, Konaté, Rüdiger, Cucurella, Tchouaméni, Valverde, Bellingham, YanDiomande, ViniJr and Mbappé, was forced to adapt to the Italian defensive pressure and the absence of its main striker, who was unable to score.
DeRoon's goal came after a series of passes in midfield, where Dybala and Soulé created the opportunity. Roma striker Malen also had several scoring chances, but his shot in the 22nd minute was saved by goalkeeper Courtois. In the second half, Real Madrid regained the lead thanks to Mbappé, who took advantage of a quick counterattack and a first-time shot to score. Roma tried to react, but Real Madrid's defense maintained the advantage until the end.
The French referee FrançoisLetexier, with his seventh meeting with Real Madrid in European competitions, recorded a record of two wins, three losses and a draw in his previous meetings. Roma, for its part, has been refereed by Letexier on four occasions, with two wins and two losses. The match also featured the presence of the VAR, assisted by the Dutchman DennisHigler.
With the tie, both teams remain in the group stage with 3 points each. Roma, who need at least one win to advance, will have to look for an answer in their next match, while Real Madrid, who have already won 19 of their last 21 games against Italian teams in the Champions League, will continue looking to consolidate their position in the group. The next match for Roma will be against Atlético de Madrid, while Real Madrid will face Barcelona on their next matchday of the competition.