Derby della Capitale moved to Monday 20:45 amid fixture congestion

Roma are expected to maintain the attacking setup Gian Piero Gasperini has adopted since preseason when they face Fenerbahçe: a central playmaker operating behind two strikers, rather than the traditional two wide attacking midfielders he has historically favoured. This tactical shift has been applied specifically against teams defending with four defenders, particularly those with a deep-lying midfielder that needs to be screened during build-up play. Every opponent Roma have faced so far this season—Fiorentina, Lecce, and Atalanta—has set up with four defenders. Fenerbahçe operates the same system, making the same approach likely for the encounter in Istanbul. The central playmaker role has primarily been filled by Matías Soulé or Rodrigo Mora, positioned behind a strike partnership of Paulo Dybala and Donyell Malen. Against Lecce, Soulé operated between a central position and the flank, but the formula has remained consistent across matches. Following his strong display against Atalanta, Soulé appears to have the edge over Mora in Gasperini's selection for the upcoming fixture. The tactical flexibility—shifting from wide support to a more direct central attacking presence—reflects Gasperini's adaptation to opponents' defensive structures as he continues reshaping Roma's approach.

Paulo Dybala will make his first Champions League appearance in five years when Roma travel to Istanbul to face Fenerbahce, serving as the focal point of Gian Piero Gasperini's attack in the club's return to Europe's elite competition. The Argentine forward, who has played in seven Champions League campaigns during his career, carries the most extensive international experience in Roma's squad and will face former teammates Romelu Lukaku—his partner in attack two seasons ago in the capital—and Mason Greenwood, a target of Roma's interest during the summer transfer window. Dybala started Roma's recent Serie A victory against Atalanta despite a minor physical complaint, demonstrating full commitment over the course of the match. Gasperini intends to rely on his offensive leader whenever physical conditions allow, and with nearly five days of rest since the Atalanta win, Dybala is set to start in Roma's continental debut. The fixture carries significant weight for the Argentine, who will look to guide Roma deep into the tournament after the club's five-year absence from the Champions League.

Roma have filed an appeal against access restrictions imposed on their supporters for Monday's Serie A match at Torino, scheduled for 18:30. The club hopes to overturn or modify the measures before the fixture, after authorities implemented tight controls on ticket sales that would prevent a significant portion of Roma's travelling support from attending the match at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino. The restrictions bar all residents in the Lazio region from purchasing tickets in any stadium sector. In the away section, only Roma Fidelity Card holders are permitted to buy, but with an additional limitation: residents from the province of Rome are excluded entirely. Under the current terms, supporters from Rome province have no way to attend the match regardless of which sector they attempt to access. Roma's appeal contests these limitations, which disproportionately affect the club's fanbase and could substantially reduce their presence in Turin. The club now awaits the appeal's outcome. The decision will determine whether the restrictions remain unchanged or whether modifications are made in time to allow currently excluded supporters to purchase tickets. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini's side travel to face Torino amid what has become a significant administrative battle over fan access.