Player Ratings: Roma 3–4 Real Madrid
Thibaut Courtois: 6. Three goals conceded and just three completed long balls from 18 attempts look ugly on paper, but how much of that was his fault? Real Madrid’s mistakes exposed him defensively, while the lack of passing outlets left him with few options in possession. He made four saves, a couple routine and a […]
Real Madrid edged past Roma 4-3 in a UEFA Champions League match at the Olympic Stadium in Rome on October 14, 2026. Thibaut Courtois had a challenging night, conceding three goals and completing only three long balls from 18 attempts. Denzel Dumfries struggled defensively and was unable to create meaningful opportunities. Ibrahima Konaté had a mixed game, with his passing ranging from sharp to poor.
Antonio Rüdiger scored the winning goal and recorded seven clearances. Marc Cucurella had a difficult game, often finding himself in overloads without support. Fede Valverde slowly improved after being moved to right-back in the second half. Yan Diomande contributed with an assist and led in interceptions after moving to the left in the second half.
Vinícius Júnior had a poor performance, with a careless flick leading to Roma's second goal. Endrick, Arda Güler, Bernardo Silva, and Álvaro Carreras all made significant contributions off the bench, earning high ratings for their performances.
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