ALL GOALS: AS Roma vs Real Madrid | UEFA Champions League
José Mourinho got some much-needed breathing room as Real Madrid manager and in European competition after leading Los Blancos to an epic comeback victory over his former club at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
José Mourinho’s Real Madrid staged a spectacular comeback to defeat Gian Piero Gasperini’s AS Roma 4-3 at the Stadio Olimpico on Matchday 2 of the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League league phase. Los Blancos were trailing by two goals with just eight minutes remaining, but Mourinho’s substitutions transformed the match.
MBAPPÉ RESPONDS, BUT MALEN PUTS REAL MADRID IN TROUBLE
Roma took the lead in the 19th minute through Marten de Roon, who finished with a right-footed strike from outside the box after Paulo Dybala won possession to start the move.
In the 25th minute, Kylian Mbappé equalized with a shot from the edge of the box that took a deflection off a defender. The French star celebrated his 100th Champions League appearance.
Rodrigo Mora’s introduction for Dybala at halftime gave Roma’s attack fresh impetus. In the 50th minute, Donyell Malen capitalized on a Vinícius Jr. turnover after the Brazilian attempted a backheel pass. Mora played a through ball, allowing the Dutch forward to beat Courtois.
Malen completed his brace in the 57th minute, getting in behind Real Madrid’s defense before finishing one-on-one with the goalkeeper.
MOURINHO’S SUBSTITUTIONS SPARK AN EPIC COMEBACK
With Real Madrid trailing 3-1, Mourinho brought on Arda Güler and Endrick in the 59th minute. He then introduced Carlos Espí and Carreras in the 78th minute.
Espí pulled one back in the 83rd minute by reacting to the rebound from Endrick’s header. Two minutes later, the Brazilian equalized with a header following a corner delivered by Güler.
Finally, Antonio Rüdiger scored in the 90th minute to complete Real Madrid’s comeback and seal a dramatic 4-3 victory.
Vinícius was substituted after his mistake led to Roma’s second goal, while Dybala had already left the field at halftime. Roma squandered a two-goal advantage, and Real Madrid snatched all three points in an unforgettable night in the Italian capital.
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Welcome to our LIVE BLOG of the UEFA Champions League clash between Gian Piero Gasperini’s AS Roma (Italy) and José Mourinho’s Real Madrid (Spain), in Matchday 2 of the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League league phase!
Follow along for all the goals, biggest chances, substitutions, and key moments from this European showdown at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
📋 STARTING LINEUPS
🟡 AS ROMA
- 🧤 Goalkeeper: Pierluigi Gollini.
- 🛡️ Defenders: Gianluca Mancini, Evan Ndicka, and Mario Hermoso.
- ⚙️ Midfielders: Marten de Roon, Nahuel Molina, Manu Koné, and Wesley.
- 🎯 Attacking midfielders: Paulo Dybala and Matías Soulé.
- ⚽ Forward: Donyell Malen.
Head coach: Gian Piero Gasperini.
⚪ REAL MADRID
- 🧤 Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois.
- 🛡️ Defenders: Antonio Rüdiger, Ibrahima Konaté, Marc Cucurella, and Denzel Dumfries.
- ⚙️ Midfielders: Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni.
- 🎯 Attacking line: Yan Diomandé, Jude Bellingham, and Vinícius Júnior.
- ⚽ Forward: Kylian Mbappé.
Head coach: José Mourinho.
🏟️ KICKOFF!
The ball is rolling at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome! AS Roma host Real Madrid on Matchday 2 of the league phase of the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League.
The Italian side take the field in their traditional deep-red kits, while Los Blancos wear white. Real Madrid are looking to claim all three points on Italian soil.
⚽ Score: 1st Half: AS Roma 0-0 Real Madrid
1' ⚡ SOULÉ FIRES THE FIRST WARNING!
AS Roma come out with intensity! Matías Soulé receives the ball and unleashes a left-footed shot that goes narrowly wide of the post guarded by Thibaut Courtois.
⚽ Score: 1st Half: AS Roma 0-0 Real Madrid
2' 🛡️ NDICKA STOPS MBAPPÉ
Kylian Mbappé tries to drive forward and break into the AS Roma penalty area, but Evan Ndicka makes a timely intervention to stop the French striker in his tracks.
⚽ Score: 1st Half: AS Roma 0-0 Real Madrid
3' 🚩 VALVERDE CLEARS A CORNER
AS Roma win a corner, with Matías Soulé stepping up to take it. Federico Valverde is alert at the near post and clears the danger.
⚽ Score: 1st Half: AS Roma 0-0 Real Madrid
4' 🧤 COURTOIS MAKES A SENSATIONAL SAVE AGAINST MARIO HERMOSO!
Mario Hermoso receives the ball inside the box and fires a left-footed effort toward the far post. Thibaut Courtois reacts brilliantly to produce a spectacular save and turn the shot away.
The home crowd calls for a possible foul by Vinícius Júnior in the buildup, but play continues.
⚽ Score: 1st Half: AS Roma 0-0 Real Madrid
5' 🧤 COURTOIS DENIES ANOTHER SHOT!
Matías Soulé tries his luck again from outside the box, but his effort does not trouble the Belgian goalkeeper. Courtois gathers the ball and prevents another scare for Real Madrid.
⚽ Score: 1st Half: AS Roma 0-0 Real Madrid
8' ⚪ REAL MADRID TRY TO SLOW THE GAME DOWN
José Mourinho's men look to take the sting out of AS Roma's fast start. Los Blancos try to keep possession and find space to launch their attackers on the counterattack.
⚽ Score: 1st Half: AS Roma 0-0 Real Madrid
9' 🏟️ THE OLIMPICO FANS HONOR MOURINHO
AS Roma supporters remember the Portuguese manager's time in charge of the Italian club. Mourinho returns to the stadium where he left a lasting mark, this time looking to lead Real Madrid to victory.
⚽ Score: 1st Half: AS Roma 0-0 Real Madrid
11' 😮 DYBALA WASTES A HUGE CHANCE!
Matías Soulé finds compatriot Paulo Dybala with a cutback near the six-yard box. The Argentine arrives slightly off balance and fails to direct his shot on target.
⚽ Score: 1st Half: AS Roma 0-0 Real Madrid
13' 🧤 COURTOIS TURNS AWAY WESLEY'S DANGEROUS CROSS-SHOT!
AS Roma's Brazilian wing-back Wesley tries to catch the goalkeeper off guard with a dangerous delivery that heads toward goal. Thibaut Courtois reacts quickly and manages to clear the ball.
⚽ Score: 1st Half: AS Roma 0-0 Real Madrid
16' 😢 MANU KONÉ LEAVES THE FIELD IN TEARS
AS Roma suffer an unexpected setback. Manu Koné appears to pick up a muscle injury while trying to win the ball back following a turnover by Matías Soulé.
The French midfielder cannot continue and leaves the pitch visibly emotional. Niccolò Pisilli comes on in his place.
⚽ Score: 1st Half: AS Roma 0-0 Real Madrid
19' ⚽ AS ROMA GOAL! MARTEN DE ROON!
LA LOBA STRIKE FIRST! Paulo Dybala wins the ball with an aggressive press, and Roma move forward toward the Real Madrid penalty area. Donyell Malen takes part in the transition before Marten de Roon finishes the move with a powerful right-footed shot from outside the box.
The ball takes a slight deflection and beats Thibaut Courtois, who cannot react in time. Gian Piero Gasperini's side are rewarded for their intense start.
⚽ Score: 1st Half: AS Roma 1-0 Real Madrid
23' 😱 COURTOIS DENIES ROMA'S SECOND!
Paulo Dybala finds Donyell Malen inside the box on the right. The Dutch forward shoots, and the ball initially slips through Courtois' hands, but the Belgian goalkeeper manages to save it right on the goal line.
Roma come agonizingly close to doubling their lead.
⚽ Score: 1st Half: AS Roma 1-0 Real Madrid
25' ⚽ REAL MADRID GOAL! KYLIAN MBAPPÉ!
LOS BLANCOS RESPOND! Kylian Mbappé capitalizes on a poor touch by Mario Hermoso, wins possession, drives toward the edge of the penalty area and unleashes a powerful shot.
The effort takes a slight deflection and beats Pierluigi Gollini. Mbappé scores in his 100th Champions League appearance to bring Real Madrid level.
⚽ Score: 1st Half: AS Roma 1-1 Real Madrid
27' ⚠️ THE BALL STRIKES THE REFEREE
AS Roma attempt to build an attack down the wing when the ball hits referee François Letexier. The official briefly stops play before restarting the match.
⚽ Score: 1st Half: AS Roma 1-1 Real Madrid
30' 😱 CUCURELLA MISSES A CHANCE TO PUT REAL MADRID AHEAD!
Marc Cucurella takes advantage of a defensive lapse by Matías Soulé, gets in behind the Argentine and breaks into the box. The Real Madrid fullback shoots with his right foot, but the ball flies narrowly wide of the post.
⚽ Score: 1st Half: AS Roma 1-1 Real Madrid
33' ⚡ YAN DIOMANDÉ PRODUCES A GREAT RUN!
Real Madrid forward Yan Diomandé beats two opponents with an impressive individual move and advances into the attacking third. However, his cutback inside the box is intercepted by Mario Hermoso.
⚽ Score: 1st Half: AS Roma 1-1 Real Madrid
36' 🛑 CUCURELLA GETS A WARNING
Marc Cucurella commits a foul on Matías Soulé. The Argentine is finding space down his flank and forcing the Real Madrid fullback to be more cautious.
⚽ Score: 1st Half: AS Roma 1-1 Real Madrid
38' ⚠️ NAHUEL MOLINA CAN'T FIND A TEAMMATE
The Argentine wing-back attempts to deliver a cross from the flank, but the ball sails too high and goes out over the goal line.
⚽ Score: 1st Half: AS Roma 1-1 Real Madrid
39' 🛡️ KONATÉ PREVENTS A CLEAR-CUT CHANCE!
Ibrahima Konaté makes a timely intervention to deflect a ball played by Niccolò Pisilli. The French defender prevents Donyell Malen from getting a clean shot away inside the box.
⚽ Score: 1st Half: AS Roma 1-1 Real Madrid
41' 🛡️ BELLINGHAM SAVES REAL MADRID AT THE BACK!
English midfielder Jude Bellingham tracks back to cut out a dangerous cross from Matías Soulé, who had found space behind Marc Cucurella.
⚽ Score: 1st Half: AS Roma 1-1 Real Madrid
45' ⏱️ ONE MINUTE OF STOPPAGE TIME
The fourth official signals one additional minute at the end of the first half. Roma and Real Madrid look to make the most of the final moments before heading into the locker rooms.
⚽ Score: 1st Half: AS Roma 1-1 Real Madrid
45'+1' 😱 BELLINGHAM MISSES THE CHANCE TO MAKE IT 2-1!
Vinícius Júnior leads a quick transition and cuts the ball back for Jude Bellingham, who arrives in the box and shoots with his left foot. The effort goes just wide of the post.
⚽ Score: 1st Half: AS Roma 1-1 Real Madrid
⏸️ HALF-TIME!
AS Roma started brightly, created several chances and took the lead through Marten de Roon, but Kylian Mbappé responded to bring Real Madrid level.
The hosts came close to extending their advantage, while Real Madrid improved after conceding and also created opportunities to go into the break ahead.
⚽ Half-time score: AS Roma 1-1 Real Madrid
Both teams return to the pitch at the Stadio Olimpico. The main change is Paulo Dybala's departure, with Rodrigo Mora coming on at halftime.
Real Madrid keep the same starting eleven. Mourinho needs a response from his team after a first half in which they struggled for several minutes against Roma's pressing.
⚽ Score: 2nd Half: AS Roma 1-1 Real Madrid
48' 🔴 ROMA TAKE THE INITIATIVE
Gian Piero Gasperini's side move the ball patiently and look to reproduce the intensity of their first-half start. Real Madrid try to close down the spaces and create opportunities to counterattack.
⚽ Score: 2nd Half: AS Roma 1-1 Real Madrid
49' 🩹 MATÍAS SOULÉ GETS BACK UP
The Argentine forward stays down for a few moments but eventually gets back to his feet and continues playing. Mbappé had kicked the ball out to allow him to receive medical attention.
⚽ Score: 2nd Half: AS Roma 1-1 Real Madrid
50' ⚽ AS ROMA GOAL! DONYELL MALEN!
LA LOBA REGAIN THE LEAD! Vinícius Júnior loses possession in midfield while attempting a backheel pass. Roma capitalize on the mistake, and Rodrigo Mora slips a pass through to Donyell Malen, who gets past Federico Valverde before shooting past Courtois.
The shot takes a deflection on its way to goal and beats the Belgian goalkeeper.
⚽ Score: 2nd Half: AS Roma 2-1 Real Madrid
52' 🛑 FOUL ON JUDE BELLINGHAM
The referee calls a foul involving Evan Ndicka. Real Madrid try to regain control of possession after Roma's strong start to the second half.
⚽ Score: 2nd Half: AS Roma 2-1 Real Madrid
54' 😮 MALEN CAN'T GET A CLEAN SHOT AWAY!
Roma threaten again from a corner. Donyell Malen controls the ball at the far post, but the delivery is too high, preventing him from making clean contact.
⚽ Score: 2nd Half: AS Roma 2-1 Real Madrid
56' 🚩 VAR REVIEWS MALEN'S GOAL!
Donyell Malen beats Courtois in a one-on-one situation again, but the assistant referee raises the flag for offside. Real Madrid protest the decision and also claim there was a possible foul on Jude Bellingham in the buildup.
After the review, the goal is eventually awarded.
⚽ Score: 2nd Half: AS Roma 2-1 Real Madrid
57' ⚽ AS ROMA GOAL! DONYELL MALEN COMPLETES HIS BRACE!
Rodrigo Mora threads a pass through the middle to put Donyell Malen through on goal against Courtois. The Dutch striker finishes with a low, angled shot to score his second goal of the match.
The play is reviewed by VAR for a possible offside and a potential earlier foul on Jude Bellingham. The goal is ultimately confirmed.
⚽ Score: 2nd Half: AS Roma 3-1 Real Madrid
58' 🔄 MOURINHO TURNS TO HIS BENCH: ENDRICK COMES ON!
The Portuguese manager reacts after Roma's third goal. Endrick and Arda Güler come on for Vinícius Júnior and Denzel Dumfries.
Mourinho is looking for more pace, creativity and attacking threat in space.
⚽ Score: 2nd Half: AS Roma 3-1 Real Madrid
60' 🟨 MANCINI BOOKED
Gianluca Mancini receives a yellow card for holding Kylian Mbappé as the French forward attempts to advance.
⚽ Score: 2nd Half: AS Roma 3-1 Real Madrid
61' 🧤 GOLLINI DENIES MBAPPÉ!
The French forward receives the ball and unleashes a powerful left-footed shot across goal. Pierluigi Gollini produces an excellent save to preserve Roma's two-goal advantage.
⚽ Score: 2nd Half: AS Roma 3-1 Real Madrid
62' 🔄 AS ROMA MAKE A DOUBLE SUBSTITUTION
Gian Piero Gasperini makes two changes, bringing on Lorenzo Pellegrini and Leonardo Balerdi for Matías Soulé and Gianluca Mancini.
⚽ Score: 2nd Half: AS Roma 3-1 Real Madrid
64' ⚠️ ENDRICK CALLS FOR A PENALTY!
Endrick combines with Yan Diomandé and breaks into the penalty area in an attempt to get past Gollini. The Brazilian goes down during the move and appeals for a penalty, but the referee decides there was no foul.
⚽ Score: 2nd Half: AS Roma 3-1 Real Madrid
66' 🧤 GOLLINI DENIES MBAPPÉ AGAIN!
The French striker unleashes another powerful left-footed effort in an attempt to beat the home goalkeeper. Pierluigi Gollini reacts quickly and turns the shot away, preventing Real Madrid from getting back into the contest.
⚽ Score: 2nd Half: AS Roma 3-1 Real Madrid
68' 🚩 KYLIAN MBAPPÉ'S GOAL IS RULED OUT!
Kylian Mbappé runs onto a through ball from Yan Diomandé, goes one-on-one with Gollini, rounds the goalkeeper and scores. However, the assistant referee raises the flag for offside.
VAR reviews the play and confirms that the French striker was in an offside position. The goal does not stand.
⚽ Score: 2nd Half: AS Roma 3-1 Real Madrid
69' 🟨 WESLEY BOOKED
The AS Roma defender receives a yellow card for a foul near the edge of the penalty area. Real Madrid look to take advantage of set pieces to cut the deficit.
⚽ Score: 2nd Half: AS Roma 3-1 Real Madrid
70' 🔄 BERNARDO SILVA COMES ON
José Mourinho brings on Bernardo Silva in place of Aurélien Tchouaméni. The manager is looking for greater control in possession and a better connection between midfield and attack.
⚽ Score: 2nd Half: AS Roma 3-1 Real Madrid
72' 🧤 RODRIGO MORA GOES FOR ROMA'S FOURTH!
The Roma player makes his way into the box, cuts inside and fires a left-footed shot. Thibaut Courtois handles the effort confidently and gathers the ball.
⚽ Score: 2nd Half: AS Roma 3-1 Real Madrid
74' 😤 TENSION BETWEEN BELLINGHAM AND A ROMA DEFENDER
A brief confrontation breaks out between Jude Bellingham and an AS Roma player as they wait for a cross from Kylian Mbappé. Gollini eventually claims the ball.
⚽ Score: 2nd Half: AS Roma 3-1 Real Madrid
75' 😱 PELLEGRINI MISSES ROMA'S FOURTH!
Rodrigo Mora and Donyell Malen combine in a quick transition that ends with Lorenzo Pellegrini. The Roma captain shoots with his right foot from inside the box but sends the ball wide.
⚽ Score: 2nd Half: AS Roma 3-1 Real Madrid
77' ⚡ ENDRICK CREATES DANGER!
The Brazilian gets past Mario Hermoso and advances into the attacking third. He attempts a cutback to find a teammate, but Wesley arrives at the right moment to break up the move.
⚽ Score: 2nd Half: AS Roma 3-1 Real Madrid
78' 🔄 REAL MADRID MAKE A DOUBLE SUBSTITUTION
Carlos Espí and Álvaro Carreras come on for Yan Diomandé and Marc Cucurella, respectively. Mourinho introduces fresh legs and adds more attacking presence.
⚽ Score: 2nd Half: AS Roma 3-1 Real Madrid
80' 🔄 AS ROMA MAKE THEIR FINAL SUBSTITUTION
Konstantinos Koulierakis comes on to replace Mario Hermoso. Gasperini refreshes his defense as Real Madrid step up their attacking pressure.
⚽ Score: 2nd Half: AS Roma 3-1 Real Madrid
81' 🚩 CARLOS ESPÍ'S GOAL IS RULED OUT
Real Madrid briefly celebrate after Carlos Espí pounces on a loose ball inside the box, but the goal is initially disallowed for an attacking infringement. Los Blancos continue to increase the pressure.
⚽ Score: 2nd Half: AS Roma 3-1 Real Madrid
82' ⚽ REAL MADRID GOAL! CARLOS ESPÍ!
Carlos Espí reacts to the rebound after Gollini saves Endrick's initial header and sends the ball into the net. VAR reviews the play for a possible offside, but the goal is eventually awarded.
Los Blancos pull one back and reignite hopes of a comeback.
⚽ Score: 2nd Half: AS Roma 3-2 Real Madrid
84' ⚽ REAL MADRID GOAL! ENDRICK!
REAL MADRID HAVE DRAWN LEVEL AT THE OLIMPICO! Endrick rises above the defense and heads home from an Arda Güler corner. His effort beats Gollini's outstretched hand and finds the back of the net.
Real Madrid are now pushing for the winner!
⚽ Score: 2nd Half: AS Roma 3-3 Real Madrid
86' 😱 BELLINGHAM COMES CLOSE TO PUTTING REAL MADRID AHEAD!
Jude Bellingham connects with a header from another Arda Güler corner, but the ball flies narrowly past the post.
⚽ Score: 2nd Half: AS Roma 3-3 Real Madrid
88' 🟨 PELLEGRINI BOOKED
AS Roma captain Lorenzo Pellegrini receives a yellow card for a foul on Bernardo Silva. Real Madrid look to capitalize on their momentum and complete the comeback.
⚽ Score: 2nd Half: AS Roma 3-3 Real Madrid
89' ⚽ REAL MADRID GOAL! ANTONIO RÜDIGER!
REAL MADRID COMPLETE THE COMEBACK! Antonio Rüdiger rises inside the penalty area and powers a header into the net from an Arda Güler corner. The ball beats Pierluigi Gollini and crosses the goal line.
Los Blancos complete a spectacular turnaround at the Stadio Olimpico!
⚽ Score: 2nd Half: AS Roma 3-4 Real Madrid
90' ⏱️ FIVE MINUTES OF STOPPAGE TIME
The referee signals five additional minutes. Roma search for one last opportunity, while the visitors work to protect their lead.
⚽ Score: 2nd Half: AS Roma 3-4 Real Madrid
90'+4' 🟨 CARLOS ESPÍ BOOKED
Real Madrid forward Carlos Espí receives a yellow card for a foul on Lorenzo Pellegrini. The match is entering its final moments, and Los Blancos are close to securing the victory.
⚽ Score: 2nd Half: AS Roma 3-4 Real Madrid
What a finish at the Stadio Olimpico! José Mourinho's Real Madrid come from 3-1 down to beat Gian Piero Gasperini's AS Roma 4-3.
Carlos Espí, Endrick and Antonio Rüdiger lead Real Madrid's late comeback. Los Blancos secure a valuable victory on Matchday 2 of the league phase of the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League.
⚽ Final score: AS Roma 3-4 Real Madrid
