Roma v Real Madrid: Yan Diomande and predicted line-ups for Champions League clash

AS Roma host Real Madrid at the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, with kick-off at 19:00 GMT in the second matchday of the UEFA Champions League league phase.

The two sides meet in one of the evening’s European fixtures, with the starting line-ups still to be confirmed before kick-off.

AS Roma are expected to line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Gollini in goal behind a back three of Hermoso, Mancini and N’Dicka.

Molina, Kone, De Roon and Wesley are likely to form the midfield, while Soule and Dybala could operate behind Malen.

Real Madrid are predicted to use a 4-2-3-1 system. Courtois is expected to start in goal, with Dumfries, Konate, Huijsen and Cucurella making up the defence.

Tchouameni and Valverde are likely to play in the holding midfield roles, ahead of Guler, Bellingham and Vinicius. Mbappe is expected to lead the attack.

Predicted line-ups

AS Roma (3-4-2-1): Gollini; Hermoso, Mancini, N’Dicka; Molina, Kone, De Roon, Wesley; Soule, Dybala; Malen.

Real Madrid (4-2-3-1): Courtois; Dumfries, Konate, Huijsen, Cucurella; Tchouameni, Valverde; Guler, Bellingham, Vinicius; Mbappe.

The official team sheets will confirm the managers’ selections shortly before the match begins.