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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90' GOAL REAL MADRID! ANTONIO RÜDIGER COMPLETES THE COMEBACK!
Antonio Rüdiger scores in the dying minutes to complete Real Madrid's stunning comeback, capitalizing on a costly mistake by AS Roma goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini, who comes off his line poorly. Roma's struggles in the air and failure to manage the closing stages prove decisive as Los Blancos take a dramatic 4-3 lead.
Score: 2H: AS Roma 3-4 Real Madrid
85' GOAL REAL MADRID! ENDRICK LEVELS THE SCORE!
Endrick makes his mark after coming off the bench, punishing the Italian side with a powerful header to bring Real Madrid level at 3-3. José Mourinho's substitutions are paying off as Los Blancos complete a stunning comeback against AS Roma.
Score: 2H: AS Roma 3-3 Real Madrid
83' GOAL REAL MADRID! CARLOS ESPÍ PULLS ONE BACK!
Following a VAR review, Carlos Espí is cleared of offside, and the young Spanish striker brings Real Madrid closer to AS Roma. Endrick provides a superb assist with a well-placed header to set up the goal.
Score: 2H: AS Roma 3-2 Real Madrid
68' KYLIAN MBAPPÉ'S GOAL RULED OUT FOR OFFSIDE!
Kylian Mbappé has his celebration cut short after being flagged for offside. Yan Diomandé delivers another excellent through ball, sending the French forward one-on-one with Pierluigi Gollini. Mbappé rounds the goalkeeper and finds the back of the net, but the goal is ultimately ruled out.
Score: 2H: AS Roma 3-1 Real Madrid
65' ANOTHER KYLIAN MBAPPÉ SHOT SAVED BY PIERLUIGI GOLLINI!
The French forward unleashes another powerful left-footed effort across goal toward the far side, but AS Roma goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini stays alert and makes another important save.
Score: 2H: AS Roma 3-1 Real Madrid
63' ENDRICK GOES DOWN — PENALTY APPEAL!
Endrick combines with Yan Diomandé and drives into the penalty area, but goes to ground and appeals for a penalty. However, the referee waves play on, as there is no contact from goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini.
Score: 2H: AS Roma 3-1 Real Madrid
61' KYLIAN MBAPPÉ'S SHOT SAVED BY PIERLUIGI GOLLINI!
The French forward fires a shot across goal, but AS Roma goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini is alert and makes the save to deny Real Madrid another goal.
Score: 2H: AS Roma 3-1 Real Madrid
58' JOSÉ MOURINHO TAKES OFF VINÍCIUS JR.
Real Madrid manager José Mourinho substitutes Vinícius Jr., bringing on Endrick in his place. He also introduces Arda Güler, while Denzel Dumfries comes off.
Score: 2H: AS Roma 3-1 Real Madrid
57' GOAL AS ROMA! DONYELL MALEN SCORES HIS SECOND!
The Dutch striker is becoming the star of the match after receiving a through ball from Rodrigo Mora near midfield. Malen races toward Thibaut Courtois and beats the Real Madrid goalkeeper with a clinical low shot across goal in a one-on-one situation.
The goal takes time to be confirmed as VAR checks for a possible foul on Jude Bellingham and a potential offside. After the review, the goal stands!
Score: 2H: AS Roma 3-1 Real Madrid
50' GOAL AS ROMA! DONYELL MALEN SCORES! VINÍCIUS JR. UNDER FIRE!
The Dutch striker puts AS Roma back in front after beating Federico Valverde before slotting the ball past Thibaut Courtois. However, Vinícius Jr. is at the center of the blame after attempting a backheel pass in midfield, losing possession and triggering the attacking move that led to the goal.
Score: 2H: AS Roma 2-1 Real Madrid
THE SECOND HALF IS UNDERWAY!
In a surprising move, Argentine star Paulo Dybala comes off for Rodrigo Mora. Could Dybala be dealing with an injury? Real Madrid stick with the same lineup as both teams push for the winning goal.
Score: 2H: AS Roma 1-1 Real Madrid
HALF-TIME!
Following a long-range effort from Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid, both teams head into the break level. Los Blancos continue to push forward with urgency, but AS Roma refuse to back down, inspired by a determined Paulo Dybala.
Score: HT: AS Roma 1-1 Real Madrid
31' Marc Cucurella Wastes a Golden Chance for Real Madrid!
Real Madrid's Marc Cucurella misses a great opportunity to put Los Blancos ahead. The Spanish World Cup winner receives the ball down the left flank after Matías Soulé fails to mark him properly and drives into the penalty area, but his shot goes narrowly wide of the goal.
Score: 1st Half: AS Roma 1-1 Real Madrid
25' GOAL! KYLIAN MBAPPÉ EQUALIZES FOR REAL MADRID!
Real Madrid level the score through Kylian Mbappé! AS Roma defender Mario Hermoso fails to control the ball, allowing the French superstar to pounce and fire a shot from the edge of the penalty area. The effort takes a slight deflection but still beats goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini.
The goal comes in a special milestone for Mbappé, who scores in his 100th UEFA Champions League appearance to bring Los Blancos back into the game.
Score: 1st Half: AS Roma 1-1 Real Madrid
23' Real Madrid Survive a Scare as Thibaut Courtois Makes a Goal-Line Save
Thibaut Courtois comes to Real Madrid's rescue with a crucial goal-line save after Donyell Malen fires a close-range shot from the right side of the penalty area following a pass from Paulo Dybala.
The ball slips between the legs of the Belgian goalkeeper, but Courtois manages to keep it out just in time, preventing AS Roma from doubling their lead and making it 2-0.
Score: 1st Half: AS Roma 1-0 Real Madrid
20' GOAL! MARTEN DE ROON PUTS AS ROMA AHEAD!
AS Roma take the lead with a powerful right-footed strike from Marten de Roon just outside the penalty area, near the edge of the D. The Dutch midfielder catches Thibaut Courtois off guard, with the ball slipping past the Real Madrid goalkeeper in a costly mistake.
Real Madrid pay the price for defensive errors by Ibrahima Konaté and Denzel Dumfries, while Paulo Dybala sparks the move by winning possession and distributing the ball to set up the attack.
Score: 1st Half: AS Roma 1-0 Real Madrid
16' AS Roma's Manu Koné Leaves the Pitch in Tears After Injury
AS Roma midfielder Manu Koné is forced off with an injury, leaving the pitch in tears. The Frenchman is replaced by Niccolò Pisilli in a major setback for the Italian side.
Koné appears to suffer a muscle injury while trying to recover the ball after Matías Soulé loses possession. He overexerts himself in the challenge and is unable to continue.
Score: 1st Half: AS Roma 0-0 Real Madrid
4' AS Roma Threaten, but Thibaut Courtois Makes the Save
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois comes up big to deny AS Roma the opening goal after a shot from Spanish defender Mario Hermoso. A foul by Vinícius Júnior is also claimed.
Score: 1st Half: AS Roma 0-0 Real Madrid
KICKOFF!
Spain’s Real Madrid visit the Stadio Olimpico in Rome to face Italy’s AS Roma in Matchday 2 of the 2026–27 UEFA Champions League League Phase. Both teams are wearing their traditional kits, with La Loba in imperial dark red and Los Merengues in white.
Score: First Half: AS Roma 0–0 Real Madrid
