Real Madrid stun Roma after dramatic late comeback
Real Madrid complete their latest dramatic Champions League comeback by scoring three goals in the final seven minutes to earn manager Jose Mourinho a win on his return to Roma.
Real Madrid staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Roma 3-1 in the Champions League, with Jose Mourinho returning to the Stadio Olimpico. The hosts had taken an early lead in the 20th minute through Marten de Roon’s 20-yard shot. However, Real Madrid found themselves trailing by two goals in the 83rd minute, with Donyell Malen scoring the decisive goal.
Substitutes Carlos Espi and Endrick managed to equalize before Antonio Rudiger added a last-minute winner. Mourinho's substitutions proved to be crucial as Roma struggled to cope with the corner kicks from Arda Guler. Espi scored five minutes after coming on, followed by another goal from Guler’s corner, and Rudiger completed the comeback with a close-range volley.
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