Real Madrid completes dramatic comeback against Roma in Champions League

On October 14, 2026, Real Madrid secured a dramatic 4-3 victory against Roma at the Stadio Olimpico during the league phase of the UEFA Champions League. Despite trailing 3-1 until the 83rd minute, the Spanish side executed a remarkable comeback, scoring three late goals to seal the win.

Roma took the lead in the 20th minute through De Roon, but Kylian Mbappe equalized shortly after with a long-range strike. In the second half, Roma regained the lead following an own goal by Valverde after a shot from Malen, who later extended the advantage to 3-1 after an assist from Sule. Real Madrid’s comeback began in the 83rd minute with a goal by Espi, followed by further scoring that ultimately secured the 4-3 result. Additionally, Paris Saint-Germain defeated Manchester City 4-2 in a separate match on the same evening.

This victory brings Real Madrid to two wins in their first two matches of the Champions League league phase. The match was characterized by Mourinho's tactical adjustments, though the primary narrative remained the late-game surge that overcame Roma's dominant performance earlier in the second half.