Real Madrid, the 15-time Champions League champions, will return to the competition on Wednesday as they visit Stadio Olimpico. This match marks the second time this season that Madrid's manager, Jose Mourinho, will face one of his former teams, as Los Blancos aim to maintain their upper hand over AS Roma. While their performance on matchday one was less than stellar, Real Madrid kicked off their current Champions League campaign effectively, securing a win at home. Despite struggling defensively, conceding numerous chances, and benefiting from two significant mistakes, the Spanish side managed to defeat Inter Milan, with goals coming from Kylian Mbappe and Federico Valverde. Madrid began La Liga with three consecutive victories but faced setbacks against Real Betis and local rivals Atletico Madrid prior to the international break, intensifying the pressure ahead of their match against Villarreal. The match at the Bernabeu was tightly contested, but Los Blancos emerged victorious with a narrow 1-0 win, marked by Yan Diomande's first goal for the club, although Vinicius Junior's red card sparked protests from Mourinho and his team. Currently trailing league leaders Barcelona by six points, Real Madrid must quickly shift their attention back to European competition as the first Clasico of the season approaches. Mourinho's reunion with Roma follows his tenure at the club from 2021 to 2024, where he had mixed results in Serie A but notably secured the inaugural Conference League title and reached the Europa League final. Historically, Madrid has faced Roma 12 times, boasting a significant advantage with eight victories compared to Roma's three.