Real Madrid rebound and makes their place in the Champions League action after their rout of Viktoria Plzen. In fact, they are traveling once again and this time they are headed towards Stadio Olimpico of Rome where they are going to face Roma side. As a matter of fact, they share the leadership of Group nine with 9 points.

In case they are able to win, the European champions are going to ascertain their place in the Champions League around 16, as winners of the group have a game to spare. With the help of a draw game, the Whites will be able to qualify for the next round as long as CSKA are unable to do well in their game. Thereafter, the Madridistas is then going to have a combat with the Italians to garner the top spot.

Squad

Santiago Solari has stated that Madrid always and that is the reason it is known to be one of the most decorated clubs. The Madrid coach named the 20-man squad for an encounter. In fact, he has also drafted Javi Sánchez of Castilla. Nacho, Casemiro, Vallejo, Reguilon, Keylor Navas, and Odriozola haven’t traveled to the capital of Italy.

The Madridistas are going to play against Roma side which made the semi-finals of the Champions League round and who will be able to secure a spot in the last 16th draw against Real Madrid or in case CSKA fails to acquire the maximum point in their home ground against Viktoria Plzen. He is known to have 5 goals to his name and jointly lies in the scoring chart of the competitors along with Messi.

The last time Roma was defeated in a European Cup at Stadio Olimpico was in the year 2016. Real Madrid has been the better half of the Italians on their patch in the match where they won by 2-0. It is since then that the host has an eight-game unbeaten streak.