Real Madrid beats AS Roma 4-3 in Champions League comeback

Real Madrid secured a dramatic 4-3 victory against AS Roma in the second matchday of the Champions League league phase. The Spanish club overcame a 3-1 deficit late in the game, scoring three goals in the final eight minutes to turn the match around at the Stadio Olimpico. The result keeps Real Madrid on track in the European competition after their opening win against Inter.

Late Goals Seal Victory

The match was defined by a late surge from the visitors. According to Eurosport, Real Madrid was "Mené 3 à 1 jusqu'à la 83e minute" (trailing 3-1 until the 83rd minute) before managing to impose themselves on the pitch. The comeback was fueled by goals from Kylian Mbappé and Endrick. Eurosport noted that Endrick "a débloqué son compteur cette saison" (opened his account for the season) with his goal.

Kylian Mbappé’s contribution was particularly significant for his personal records. He scored in his 100th match in the Champions League. Eurosport reported that this goal allowed him to enter the top 5 of the competition's all-time top scorers. The turnaround was described by Eurosport as the team "tout emporté sur leur passage en l’espace de huit minutes" (sweeping everything in their path in the space of eight minutes).

Mourinho Returns to Rome

The match marked a significant return for Real Madrid manager José Mourinho, who faced his former club. Mourinho managed AS Roma for three seasons, from 2021 to 2024, and won the Conference League with them in 2022. DAZN noted that he was returning to the Stadio Olimpico to face his counterpart, Gian Piero Gasperini.

The atmosphere at the stadium was charged, with Eurosport stating that the fans "l’ont chaleureusement accueilli avec chants et banderoles à son effigie" (warmly welcomed him with chants and banners in his image). Despite the emotional context, Mourinho maintained a "Visage fermé tout au long du match" (closed face throughout the match) until the final whistle, when he could finally release the pressure. His team had been close to a heavy defeat but managed to secure the full three points.

Team Form and Context

Before this match, Real Madrid had started their European campaign with a 2-1 victory over Inter. In the domestic league, the club sits fourth with 18 points, trailing league leader FC Barcelona by six points, according to DAZN. They entered the match after a 1-0 home win against Villarreal CF.

AS Roma entered the game with a strong domestic record. DAZN reported that the Italian side was "toujours invaincue en ce début de saison" (still undefeated at the start of the season) and sat third in Serie A with 14 points. However, their European form had been mixed, having drawn 1-1 with Fenerbahçe in the first matchday. Donyell Malen scored twice for Roma during the match, but it was not enough to hold off the late Real Madrid offensive.

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Sources

• eurosport.fr: Ligue des champions - De 3-1 à la 83e à 3-4 au final, le Real Madrid a tout renversé face à la Roma avec des buts de Kylian Mbappé et d'Endrick - Eurosport
• dazn.com: Roma - Real Madrid : direct vidéo, streaming, chaîne TV... à quelle heure et comment regarder le match ? | DAZN News FR

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