Real Madrid Overcome Two-Goal Deficit to Beat AS Roma 4-3

Roma looked poised to secure a famous home victory after controlling large stretches of the match, only to see their advantage evaporate during a frantic closing spell. Real Madrid overturned a two-goal deficit to defeat AS Roma 4-3 in the UEFA Champions League at the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday, scoring three goals in the final minutes under manager José Mourinho. Donyell Malen netted a brace for Roma before late strikes from Carlos Espí, Endrick, and Antonio Rüdiger secured the victory.

The European fixture on Wednesday delivered a stunning finish in the Italian capital as the visitors clawed back from a 3-1 deficit to claim all three points.

Roma Takes Control Before Late Madrid Surge

The hosts started brightly under Referee Francois Letexier, putting immediate pressure on the visitors.

Thibaut Courtois made an excellent save to deny Mario Hermoso in the fourth minute before Paulo Dybala fired narrowly wide.

Roma broke through in the 20th minute. Marten de Roon capitalized on a slow start by whipping a strike from the edge of the box that took a deflection off Ibrahima Konaté, wrong-footing Courtois.

The lead lasted only five minutes.

Kylian Mbappé leveled the score at 1-1 in the 25th minute by sending a deflected long-range effort past the goalkeeper to give the visitors a foothold.

Donyell Malen nearly doubled the advantage moments later, but Thibaut Courtois just managed to keep his effort from crossing the line.

Roma threatened to extend their lead on the counter, with Malen setting up Lorenzo Pellegrini in space, before Marc Cucurella recovered well to force the Roma captain into a poor effort wide.

Teenager Rodrigo Mora also tested Courtois, although his shot was straight at the goalkeeper.

Malen Extends Lead Prior to Madrid Comeback

Roma surged ahead early in the second half.

The hosts claimed a 3-1 advantage when Donyell Malen found the net in the 51st minute. He followed up with his second goal six minutes later.

Real Madrid pushed for a way back, with Mbappé sending in a dangerous cross that Pierluigi Gollini dealt with.

Following that, Endrick accelerated past Evan Ndicka using his speed to earn a corner kick, prior to a VAR review that accurately reversed a Real Madrid corner decision.

Late Substitutions Spark Winning Comeback

Just when it looked like Roma may be holding on for a famous victory, Madrid managed to reduce the deficit in the 83rd minute through Espí.

Moments later, the visitors equalized courtesy of Endrick as the promising youngster leaped above opponents to direct a superb header past the goal line.

Antonio Rüdiger completed Madrid’s comeback. Antonio Rüdiger scored with a late goal in the 90th minute, sealing a 4-3 victory and earning manager José Mourinho a win on his return to face Roma in the Italian capital.

Real Madrid overturned a two-goal deficit to defeat AS Roma 4-3 in the UEFA Champions League at the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday.

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