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Mourinho brings Real Madrid back to Roma in Champions League

Original: roma vs real madrid

José Mourinho returns to the Stadio Olimpico as his Real Madrid side face AS Roma in a Champions League fixture, reuniting the Portuguese coach with the club he led to a European trophy. Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini has stoked the build-up, taking a jab at Mourinho's spending, while Mourinho praised the Olimpico crowd, saying supporters 'play' the games too. Referee Francois Letexier also crosses paths with Vinicius and Mourinho again after their earlier controversy in Lisbon.

Why now: Mourinho's emotional and contentious return to his former club Roma in a high-profile Champions League match is generating headlines.

José Mourinho AS Roma Real Madrid Gian Piero Gasperini Stadio Olimpico

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Gasperini previews Champions League clash with Real · AS Roma
Gasperini pokes at Mourinho's spending as Roma prepare for Madrid · beIN SPORTS
Mourinho won a European trophy with Roma, and he takes Real Madrid back to the Olimpico on Wednesday night · SportsAdda
Letexier meets Vinicius and Mourinho again after the Lisbon scandal · OneFootball
Mourinho discusses Roma showdown: “The Olimpico crowd doesn’t just watch games, they play them.” · RomaPress
Mourinho brings memories and more controversy back to Rome in Champions League visit · 巴士的報

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