Read the full match report of the UEFA Champions League thriller as Real Madrid come from 3-1 down to beat Roma 4-3 with late goals from Espí, Endrick, and Rüdiger.
Real Madrid stage epic late comeback to stun Roma in seven-goal thriller
Real Madrid produced another unforgettable European escape act, defeating Roma 4-3 in a classic UEFA Champions League Matchday 2 encounter at the Stadio Olimpico.
Trailing 3-1 heading into the final stages of the match, José Mourinho’s side engineered a sensational turnaround by scoring three goals in a frantic seven-minute spell.
Antonio Rüdiger proved to be the unlikely hero with a late winner, maintaining Real Madrid’s perfect start to the league phase.
Roma take control after De Roon and Malen strike
The atmosphere in Rome was electric from the opening whistle as the hosts pressed with intense energy. Marten de Roon broke the deadlock in the 20th minute, though Kylian Mbappé quickly responded for Real Madrid with a sharp equalizer five minutes later.
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After the interval, Roma seized complete control. Donyell Malen tormented the Madrid defense, restoring Roma’s lead in the 51st minute before doubling his tally six minutes later to make it 3-1.
The Italian side looked firmly on course for a famous victory as Madrid struggled to find rhythm against a compact and energetic Italian rearguard.
Substitutes inspire a stunning late turnaround.
Desperate for a spark, Madrid turned to their bench, and the substitutes completely altered the dynamic of the match. Arda Güler’s exceptional delivery from set pieces caused havoc in the Roma penalty area.
In the 83rd minute, substitute Carlos Espí bundled home a loose ball after Endrick caused trouble. Just two minutes later, Endrick rose highest to power home a header past the goalkeeper, leveling the score at 3-3. With momentum fully shifted, Rüdiger completed the miraculous comeback in the 89th minute, volleying home another precise delivery from Güler to seal a stunning 4-3 victory.