Mourinho on Real Madrid choices against Roma and controversial Vinicius ban
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho discusses tactical preparations for an upcoming match against his former club, Roma. He also addresses the controversy surrounding a four-match ban for player Vinicius Junior.
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Jose Mourinho explains some of his Real Madrid choices against old club Roma, and hits out over the timing of the four-match Vinicius Junior ban.
It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico at 20.00 UK time (21.00 CEST).
You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Feyenoord vs. Como on the Liveblog.
This has so far been a reunion tour for Mourinho, who already hosted Inter in the opening 2-1 victory , and now visits the club where he became a hero by winning the Conference League trophy.
He was fired in January 2024 and now returns as an opponent back on the bench of Real Madrid.
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