In an article for AS, Roncero remarked that Real Madrid's four away matches in the Champions League are practically like part of a travel package. Two matches in London, one in Rome, and one in Athens.

At first glance, this is a favorable draw, or as we used to say, quite friendly. Real Madrid under Mourinho 2.0 will face a group stage where the main highlight will be to see how this famous Portuguese coach handles two of his former clubs, both of which won the European title under him. In 2010, he led Inter Milan against Guardiola's Barcelona in the Champions League semi-final. The team, playing with ten men and with Eto'o temporarily filling in at left-back, eliminated Messi and company. That also prevented the fear of Barcelona lifting the Champions League trophy in the final at the Bernabéu. Mourinho then defeated Bayern and signed with Real Madrid. Years later, he managed AS Roma, and after leading them to the Conference League title, he was hailed as the "Special One."

The third highlight will be another clash with Mikel Arteta's Arsenal. We have wanted to face them for a long time. However, I must admit that the most interesting and emotional match for me is Real Madrid facing PSV Eindhoven at the Bernabéu. That Dutch team from Philips kept "Quinta del Buitre"—Hugo Sánchez, Buyo, and Gordillo—from winning the Champions League trophy they deserved at that time.

Eindhoven is a defensive, unpleasant team that strays from attractive football. They didn't even win a single match in official play from the quarter-finals onwards, yet they still won that trophy. I just hope that in the atmosphere of our home stadium, Real Madrid will crush them mercilessly.

What's worth noting is that these four away matches are practically like part of a travel package. Two matches in London, one in Rome, and one in Athens. This will allow Real Madrid's loyal fans to enjoy themselves thoroughly, since they haven't had much joy since the glorious 14th and 15th titles. And since we've signed Diomande, I'm not too worried about Leipzig either. As for AEK Athens? Friends, I don't know them...

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