{
  "id": 14222484,
  "title": "AS Roma star Donyell Malen raring to face Real Madrid: ‘It will be an extraordinary night’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/as-roma-star-donyell-malen-raring-to-face-real-madrid-it-will-be-an",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T14:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/roma-star-donyell-malen-raring-144500633.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "AS Roma forward Donyell Malen is eager to face off against Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night, describing the occasion as \"an extraordinary night\" and a prime opportunity for Roma to prove their worth against one of Europe's premier football teams. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Malen expressed his excitement about the match, highlighting the chance for his Italian side to assess their capabilities against a formidable European opponent.\n\nMalen recalled that qualifying for the Champions League was one of his goals since joining Roma in January, and now that the club has reached the competition, he feels they can relish the special occasion against such prestigious opposition. He credited the team's coach for his confidence from the start, as well as his teammates, coaching staff, and fans for their contributions to his performances.\n\nDuring the match, Roma's supporters will play a crucial role, especially in difficult moments, as their encouragement can drive the team forward. Malen, who previously played alongside Jude Bellingham at Borussia Dortmund, hinted that he hasn't spoken to the Real Madrid midfielder recently. He sees the reunion as an opportunity to see Bellingham again and adds a personal touch to a match that, for Malen, is a valuable test of Roma's progress against elite European competition.",
  "summary": "Real Madrid will face off against AS Roma in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night at the Stadio Olimpico.It will be a special occasion for Los Blancos manager Jose Mourinho as he returns to fa...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}