The Champions League returns to make short breaks for Italian clubs: Como and Roma are preparing to challenge Feyenoord and Real Madrid respectively. After Inter and Napoli's defeats against Club Brugge and Villarreal, the two Italian teams focus on the upcoming matches, with compositions highlighting key changes and the presence of notable players.
For Como, coach Rudi Garcia decided to give goalkeeper Sánchez his debut, leaving Butez on the bench. The attack is entrusted to Douvikas, who will have to lead a leading trio made up of Diao, Nico Paz and Baturina. On the field, the defense remains made up of starters, with the presence of a third defender who replaces Cristante. Training focuses on the synergy between the new goal and the attack, with the aim of countering the strength of Feyenoord, who have already shown a solid 4-3-3 formation.
Roma, on the other hand, presents itself with an almost intact squad. Goalkeeper Gollini remains on the pitch, replacing Svilar, while the defense is made up of a starting trio with De Roon replacing Cristante, supported by Kone. The midfield is made up of Molina, De Roon and Kone, with Wesley on the left. The attack sees Dybala and Soulé behind Malen, with the hope of exploiting Dybala's creativity against the Real Madrid defense. Coach Gasperini kept most of the starters, focusing on a solid structure and an offensive game led by Malen.
The opposing teams present prominent lines: Feyenoord appears in 4-3-3 with Enrst in command, while Real Madrid opts for a 4-2-3-1 with Courtois in goal and a combination of youngsters and veterans in attack. These matches represent a crucial test for Como and Roma, who will have to demonstrate that they are capable of competing with top-level European teams. With the Italian teams in form and motivated, the next phase of the Champions League promises moments of great spectacle.