Real Madrid faced AS Roma at the Estádio Olímpico in a match that featured José Mourinho in charge of the Blancos. On the other side, the Italian team was managed by Gian Piero Gasperini.
The encounter brought together players of Portuguese origin on the pitch. Bernardo Silva, currently at Manchester City, and Rodrigo Mora, a former Porto player, gave a Portuguese touch to the spectacle, representing the strong presence of Portuguese players in European football.
The match at the Estádio Olímpico represented a duel between two important club traditions in European football. Mourinho, a manager with extensive experience in continental competitions, was seeking positive results with Real Madrid in this match.



