The road to Madrid has begun with the league phase well under way - but which teams are currently looking in the best shape to go on and lift the European Cup?
Gian Piero Gasperini has delivered a defiant response to Jose Mourinho after the Real Madrid manager claimed Roma's players were "dead" during their Champions League encounter. The Giallorossi boss insisted his side were the superior team for the vast majority of the match despite a late collapse at the Stadio Olimpico.
Real Madrid striker Carlos Espi has lifted the lid on the specific instructions Jose Mourinho gave him before he sparked a sensational Champions League turnaround against Roma. The young forward proved to be the catalyst in the Italian capital as Los Blancos recovered from the brink of defeat to secure a dramatic 4-3 victory.
Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior has spoken out about his frustrations following a dramatic 4-3 victory over AS Roma in the Champions League. The Brazilian forward was visibly upset after being hauled off by manager Jose Mourinho at the Stadio Olimpico, sparking questions about his current form and relationship with the Blancos faithful.
Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior has hit out at Spanish football authorities after being handed a four-match suspension, which rules him out of the upcoming El Clasico against Barcelona, just moments before kick-off. The Brazilian winger expressed his frustration following Los Blancos' dramatic Champions League comeback against Roma, questioning both the timing of the decision and the lack of clarity regarding new disciplinary regulations.
Jose Mourinho experienced a rollercoaster of emotions on his return to the Stadio Olimpico as Real Madrid produced a breathless late turnaround to defeat Roma. The Portuguese manager admitted he was tactically outclassed for large spells before his second-half alterations inspired a dramatic 4-3 victory in the Champions League league phase.
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