Real Madrid is preparing for its second match of the season in the Champions League, this time against AS Roma. The goal of the fans and the coaching staff is to achieve the second victory of the competition to secure a place in the round of 16. The Portuguese coach, who has had a good season with the club, has decided to rely on his usual squad, with the exception of Vinicius Jr.'s absence in the league after his expulsion against Villarreal, which has led to the forward returning to the starting lineup in European competition.
In goal the team will have Thibaut Courtois, who has been the reference goalkeeper in Champions League matches. In defense, the traditional line is maintained with Cucurella, Rüdiger, Konaté and Dumfries, who have shown solidity in recent days. The midfield is supported by the double pivot of Valverde and Tchouaméni, a combination that has proven effective in big matches.
Up front, Real Madrid maintains its usual attacking scheme with Bellingham in the attacking midfield position, Vinicius Jr. on the left wing, Diomande on the right and star forward, Kylian Mbappé, up front. This quartet has been the nucleus of the most important games of the season and is expected to continue being the team's offensive engine.
The match against Roma presents itself as an important challenge, since the Italian club is also in a promotion phase and seeks to advance in the competition. Real Madrid, for its part, needs to consolidate its position in the group stage and show that it can compete with the best teams in Europe. With the announced lineup, the coaching staff trusts in the experience and talent of its players to overcome the match and continue advancing in the Champions League.