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On Wednesday, September 19, the current winner of the Champions League, Real Madrid, will begin its journey in the new Champions League. Los Blancos will face Roma, which also made a lot of noise in European competition last season.
IN live Match TV will broadcast the match between Real Madrid and Roma on September 19, 2018. Starts at 22:00 Moscow time.
The meeting will take place at the legendary Madrid Santiago Barnabeu stadium, and its start is scheduled for 22:00 Moscow time. The Dutch team of referees, headed by Bjorn Kuipers, will monitor order on the field.
Real Madrid players have lifted three Champions League cups in a row, so a fourth triumph for Los Blancos is extremely unlikely and looks more like a beautiful fairy tale than a potential reality. The Royal Club was left without two main creators of European Cup success - Cristiano Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane. In addition, another fly in the ointment is added to this ointment by the unintelligible summer transfer campaign of the Galacticos, who have not made a single high-profile acquisition.
As for the results of Real Madrid under the leadership of new coach Julen Lopetegui, there is a very mixed picture. On the one hand, Los Blancos play pretty good football and win the majority of the match. But on the other hand, the defeat to Atlético Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup, as well as the draw in the last round of La Liga in a match with the modest Athletic Bilbao, stands out.
Significant personnel losses at " royal club“No, which gives Lopetegui room for tactical changes. Of the personalities in the Galacticos, it is worth highlighting Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale, who scored great shape and put together a good duet.
After last year's European Cup campaign, Roma are unlikely to be treated as the middle peasant of European football. In the summer, Wolves traditionally spent the transfer window actively, with deals being concluded both forward and backward. Alisson Becker, Radja Nainggolan and Kevin Strootman left the Romans. But at the same time, the Jalorossi signed Justin Kluivert, Javier Pastore and Steven Nzonzi, who are quite capable of covering weakened positions.
Roma's results in the new season are far from convincing - one victory in four rounds. You can’t talk about a game crisis, because the team is just getting into the season. However, problems with the organization of the game, especially when defending their own goal, are visible to the naked eye. Wolves coach Eusebio Di Francesco agreed that his team's start in the domestic arena could have been more colorful. However, the Italian specialist believes that his players need to be given time to adapt.
An additional headache for coaching staff The “Romans” are in limbo with Diego Perotti, Javier Pastore and Alessandro Florenzi, whose participation in the match is in doubt due to injuries.
Approximate compositions
Real Madrid: Navas - Marcelo, Varane, Ramos, Carvajal - Kroos, Modric, Casemiro - Bale, Asensio, Benzema.
Roma: Olsen - Marcano, Manolas, Fazio - Karsdorp, Kolarov, N'Zonzi, De Rossi - Chic, Dzeko, Pastore.
Statistics, facts, personal meetings
- In the 21st century, the teams have already met each other 13 times: 7 wins for Real, 4 wins for Roma and 2 draws;
- IN last time the teams met in the Champions League in the 2015-16 season, then Real won both matches with the same score 2:0;
- In only one of the last five matches at the Santiago Bernabeu have the teams failed to exchange goals;
- Roma have scored at least one goal in each of their last 11 matches;
- Real Madrid have lost in each of their last three matches.
Pre-match comments
Daniele De Rossi, Roma midfielder, on repeating last year's miracle:
“Last year we got a more awkward group. To repeat last year's result, we need to coordinate our actions step by step. Last season we were also criticized after failures, but overall that year turned out to be very eventful, although it did not bring us any trophies. If tomorrow's game ends positively for us, it will give us confidence."
Francesco Totti, Roma legend, on tactics for the game:
“We have every chance to have a great and historic battle with Real Madrid. I think we won’t lose face and will play with dignity. The main thing is psychological calm, self-confidence and the right attitude. Yes, Roma will resist best team Chemon League, but we can cause a lot of problems for Los Blancos"
Sergio Ramos, captain of Real Madrid, on the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo:
Real Madrid must fill the gap left by Ronaldo's departure. We wish him good luck and all the best, but only until our paths cross in opposite teams. Life goes on, without Cristiano we have to try new styles of play. I am confident that Real Madrid will be able to win the Champions League again in the coming years."
Karim Benzema, Real Madrid forward, on his status as the favorite in the match:
“My personal goal for every game is to score goals. This is a case where personal and team goals overlap. Every year I feel more and more responsibility because I get older and wiser. There are many in the world strong teams, but no matter who Real plays, they will always be considered favorites."
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Invites you to an online text broadcast of the match of the 1st round of the Champions League in Group G, in which the Spanish Real Madrid will host the Italian Roma at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The composition of the teams has become known:
Real: Navas - Carvajal, Varane, Ramos, Marcelo - Modric, Casemiro, Kroos - Isco - Bale, Benzema
Spares: Courtois, Nacho, Diaz, Vazquez, Llorente, Asensio, Ceballos
Roma: Olsen - Florenzi, Manolas, Fazio, Kolarov - Zaniolo, De Rossi, Nzonzi - Under, Dzeko, El Shaarawy
Spares: Mirante, Cristante, Pellegrini, Perotti, Chic, Marcano, Santon
Chief referee of the match - Bjorn Kuipers (Netherlands).
The match participants appeared on the field. All that remains is to listen to our favorite Champions League anthem and let's get started!
The referee's starting whistle sounded. We wish you pleasant viewing, let's go!
Isco joined Marcelo in the attack, but he was in an offside position at the time of the pass, and the referee team acted very carefully.
MOMENT! Bale responded to Kroos's throw from the depths of the field and fired at goal with his second touch - the ball whistled close to the post.
Ramos made a long throw towards Bale, but Gareth was unable to catch up with the ball as Sergio's pass was too strong.
Bale tried to bring Isco into the operational space, but made a mistake with the pass.
Madrid continue to completely control the course of the game, while the guests are forced to exclusively defend.
MOMENT! Modric passed the ball into the penalty area to Isco, but he was unable to beat Olsen in close combat.
Ramos headed over the crossbar after a corner kick.
Kroos shot at goal from outside the penalty area, but it didn't go very well.
Bale ran away from Fazio, but let the ball go wide of him, losing the opportunity to shoot on goal.
Benzema burst into the penalty area and intended to pass the ball to Bale, but Manolas read everything and intercepted the ball.
Carvajal crossed into the penalty area, De Rossi was first on the ball and turned it for a corner.
Marcelo decided to take a long-range shot at goal - the ball flew a few meters from the post.
Isco crossed to the far post to Carvajal, Dani headed it but missed the target.
Bale passed the ball to Isco, but the ball never reached him as De Rossi interrupted the pass.
Kroos played on the rebound and shot at goal from 17 meters - wide of the target.
The hosts earned another corner, but again failed to take advantage of it and did not manage to shoot on goal.
Ramos earned a yellow card for disrupting an attack.
Kroos carried the ball and fired another long-range shot at goal - again wide.
Bale moved to the center and aimed at the far corner - the ball flew a couple of meters from the post.
The percentage of ball possession is 69 to 31 in favor of Real Madrid.
Isco made a throw into the penalty area with Bale in mind, but it turned out too strong, thanks to which Olsen easily took possession of the ball.
Nzonzi hit the goal after a free kick, the ball slowly rolled into the hands of Navas, an easy warm-up for Keylor.
El Shaarawy earned a dangerous free kick thanks to a foul by Ramos.
Fazio's header after a free kick went wide of the target.
Carvajal once again joined the attack and fired into the goalkeeper's area - Olsen was the first to receive the ball and confidently took it into his hands.
The number of shots on goal is 11-4 in favor of Los Blancos.
Ramos made a header after the next corner - Olsen pulled the ball from under the crossbar, transferring it to another corner.
Isco fired a shot at goal from outside the penalty area, Olsen coped with this shot as well. Another corner. How many more will there be today?
Marcelo once again decided to take a long-range shot at goal, this time it turned out even worse than the previous one.
With less and less time left until the end of the first half of the match, it is likely that Roma will be able to hold out until the break.
De Rossi brought down Isco at the entrance to the penalty area - a yellow card and a dangerous set-piece for the hosts.
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Isco flicked the ball into the net with a direct free-kick. 1:0. Well done!
The teams will play 1 minute in the first half.
45 +2 ’
The whistle blew for the break. Real beat Roma narrowly thanks to Isco's goal. 1:0. Let's rest.
The game resumed. The second half has begun.
The head coaches made no substitutions after the break.
Real continues to control the game. I wonder if Navas will even have work today?
DANGEROUS! Here's a job for Navas! Under completed his solo pass with a shot at goal - Navas turned the ball for a corner.
Bale shot in touch after Benzema's pass - wide of the target. It turned out clumsily.
BAR! Bale received a pass from Marcelo and with his second touch fired into the goal, the woodwork of which was played for Olsen.
Florenzi made an intensifying pass to Under, as soon as the Turk handled the ball, the whistle sounded for Kuipers, who registered an offside position.
Pellegrini replaced Zaniolo.
DANGEROUS! Bale brought Modric into a shooting position, but Luka failed to push the ball past Olsen.
Under threw the ball into the goalkeeper's area in the direction of De Rossi, Navas read everything and did not allow Daniele to strike.
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Modric brought Bale into the operational space, the Welshman worked the ball under his shot and sent it right into the far corner. 2:0. Beauty.
There is still plenty of time left before the end of the match; Roma can still bring back the intrigue. We are watching further developments with great interest.
Asensio entered the game instead Benzema.
Perotti appeared on the field instead El Shaarawy.
Kolarov fired at goal from a distance - Navas turned the ball for a corner.
Dzeko shot at goal from outside the penalty area, the ball hit Varane and went for another corner.
IN last minutes the teams take turns in possession of the ball, Real is happy with everything, but Roma would like to be more persistent. There is less and less time left.
Casemiro shot at goal from 25 meters - wide of the target.
Chic came out instead Nzonzi.
The percentage of ball possession is 62 to 38 in favor of Real.
Under passed the ball to Schick, but Patrick shot extremely poorly, sending the ball into the stands.
Diaz replaced Bale.
Kroos broke into a shooting position and shot at goal - Olsen took the ball to the corner with a beautiful jump.
Ramos was first to finish after Olsen deflected the ball in front of him, but Sergio ultimately failed to get his shot on target.
Dzeko earned a yellow card for disrupting the attack.
In the last minutes, the Wolves have a lot of possession of the ball, but so far they can’t open up the opponent’s defense; they lack ideas in the final third of the field.
MOMENT! Asensio made fools of the Roma defenders, but ultimately failed to push the ball past Olsen. It's a pity.
The number of shots on goal is 27-10 in favor of the hosts. Nothing like that!
Asensio tried again to elegantly beat a defender in the penalty area, but this time Marco did not succeed.
Ceballos replaced Modric.
Our match is nearing the end, Real are calmly bringing the game to its logical conclusion, 3 points are almost in their pocket.
Dzeko made a header after Florenzi's cross - Navas made a beautiful leap and turned the ball for a corner.
Capers made up 3 minutes of regulation time in the second half.
90 +1 ’
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Diaz received a pass from Marcelo, left Manolas and sent the ball into the far corner with a stunning dribbling shot. 3:0.
90 +3 ’
Sounded final whistle arbitrator Real defeated Roma - 3:0. Thank you for your attention!
Real Madrid - Roma
Wednesday, September 19, 22:00. Madrid, Santiago Bernabeu, referee - Bjorn Kuipers (Netherlands)
It is unlikely that there will be any surprises in the Real Madrid lineup. Perhaps the only uncertainty is which of the Isco-Asensio pair will start the match, and who will be called upon to strengthen the team’s play from the bench.
Javier Pastore has minor muscle damage and is... Pellegri and Cristante will compete for his place in the center of the field, although it is also possible that Daniele De Rossi will remain on the bench, and this pair will start along with Steven Nzonzi.
In the last round, Real failed to win the championship for the first time this season, but Roma's results are much worse. The team cannot win in three Serie A matches in a row, and between these matches there was also a defeat to Benevento in a friendly match.
Approximate compositions:
Real M: Navas - Carvajal, Varane, Ramos, Marcelo - Modric, Casemiro, Kroos - Bale, Benzema, Asensio
Roma: Olsen - Florenzi, Manolas, Fazio, Kolarov - De Rossi, Nzonzi, Pellegrini - Under, Dzeko, El Shaarawy
They won't play: Vallejo (Real)
Questionable: Javier Pastore (Roma)
Interesting facts:
Real Madrid and Roma have met 10 times in the Champions League, all matches taking place in the 21st century.
Real Madrid have reached at least the semi-finals of the Champions League for 8 seasons in a row - they won four times.
Two past group stage Real finished in second place.
Last year's defeat to Juventus ended Real's run of five matches without defeat by an Italian club at the Bernabeu.
Real Madrid have lost just 4 of their last 33 matches in European competition.
Roma lost all three away matches in the Champions League playoffs last season, conceding 11 goals.
Last season, Roma managed to win the Champions League only against Karabakh (only 6 matches).
In the last 5 matches in Spain, Roma did not lose only once (4:0, defeat of Villarreal).
FORECAST 3:1
real Madrid
| PLAYER | o | h | min | g(pen) | n | g+p | residential complex | kk | grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| h | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| h | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| h | 90 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |||||
| h | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| n | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| n | 73 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |||||
| n | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |||||
| n | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| n | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| n | 85 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |||||
| n | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| n | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| n | 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Roma
| PLAYER | o | h | min | g(pen) | P | g+p | residential complex | kk | grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| h | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| h | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| h | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| n | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| n | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| n | |||||||||
| n | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- output at the base
min - played min.
d - goals scored (pen)
n - assists
- replacement exit
g+p - goal+pass
- yellow cards
- red cards
In the central match of the second game day In the Champions League, the current winner of the tournament, Real Madrid, hosted the semi-finalist of the previous Champions League, Italian Roma. Julen Lopetegui decided to return to starting lineup Navas, having put Courtois on the bench, as for Eusebio Di Francesco, was surprised by releasing the young Zaniolo in the starting lineup, preferring him to Pellegrini and Cristante.
Immediately after the starting whistle, the hosts seized the game and territorial advantage, forcing the opponent to focus exclusively on defensive actions. Already in the 4th minute, Bale was obliged to open the scoring after a cool throw by Kroos, but Gareth's shot was just a little lacking in accuracy. A little later, Isco had a great opportunity to score after a penetrating pass from Modric, but the Spaniard was unable to beat Olsen in close combat.
In the first half, Real earned an exorbitant number of corners, but failed to turn any of them into a goal, although there were such chances after two Ramos headers, but the ball was not destined to fly into the net. Madrid did not give up trying to take the lead in the first 45 minutes, but could not land a devastating blow on Olsen's goal. When it seemed that the teams would go into the break with the score tied, Isco came to the fore, first earning a free kick, and then converting it himself in brilliant style, scoring a goal into the dressing room.
After the game resumed, Los Blancos continued to control the ball, although they could have conceded quick goal after Under's solo pass, but Navas reacted to the Turk's shot and turned the ball over for a corner. A few minutes later the hosts were already close to scored a goal— Bale received a pass from Marcelo and shot at goal with his second touch, the ball ricocheted off a defender and hit the crossbar. In the 58th minute, Bale finally achieved his goal, doubling Madrid's advantage - Modric brought Gareth into the operational space, the Welshman processed the ball and placed it exactly into the far corner - 2:0. After that, Lopetegui's men allowed their opponents to have a lot of possession, but the Wolves were not very creative in attack, relying only on luck, which never came.
Towards the end of the match, the hosts again went ahead and could have scored another goal after Asensio, in stunning style, left their opponents in the dust, but then failed to push the ball past Olsen. Already in stoppage time, Los Blancos managed to score another goal into the Romans' goal - substitute Diaz received a pass from Marcelo, left Manolas and sent the ball into the top far corner with a cool dribble, setting the final score - 3:0. As a result, Real played a brilliant match, outplaying the opponent in all respects, and won a well-deserved victory in the pursuit of another title defense; Roma had no chance of at least a draw in the reporting match.
Real- Roma 3:0
Goals: Isco 45, Bale 58, Diaz 90+1
Real: Navas - Carvajal, Varane, Ramos, Marcelo - Modric (Ceballos, 85), Casemiro, Kroos - Isco - Bale (Diaz, 73), Benzema (Asensio, 62)
Roma: Olsen - Florenzi, Manolas, Fazio, Kolarov - Zaniolo (Pellegrini, 54), De Rossi, Nzonzi (Chic, 69) - Under, Dzeko, El Shaarawy (Perotti, 62)
Warnings: Ramos - De Rossi, Dzeko
