Across the Romaverse, #239: Roma Contains Como, Mourinho’s Return & More!

AS Roma fans show a banner to support former coach Jose Mourinho during the Serie A football match between AS Roma and Hellas Verona at Olimpico stadium. Rome (Italy), January 20th, 2024. (Photo by Elianton/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images) After a long international break, the matches are comin

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After a long international break, the matches are coming fast and furious for the Giallorossi. A trip to Como right out of the gate tested Roma’s mettle, as Gasperini’s side held on for a 0-0 draw after going down to 10 men. Now, with Fabregas’ side behind them, the Giallorossi prepare for a reunion with former manager Jose Mourinho as Real Madrid visits the Olimpico in Champions League play.

We spent the majority of the episode previewing the Madrid match with Kiyan Sobhani of our SB Nation sister

site Managing Madrid. And if you want a little more of the Roma perspective, I hopped on Managing Madrid’s YouTube site for some more talk on Wednesday’s match. Check it out and given us your expectations heading into Wednesday’s match.