Real Madrid turn around deficit to beat Roma 4-3 in UEFA Champions League

The two sides drew 3-3, but Real Madrid settled the match in their favour with a 4-3 result at Roma's stadium, in the second round of the league phase of the UEFA Champions League, at 22:00 Damascus time on 14 October 2026.

AS Roma opened the scoring through Marten Elco de Roon in the 20th minute, before Kylian Mbappé equalised for Real Madrid in the 25th minute. In the second half, Donyell Malen turned the tables by scoring two consecutive goals in the 51st and 57th minutes, giving Roma a two-goal lead.

But Real Madrid hit back strongly in the closing minutes, as Carlos Espí scored in the 83rd minute, then Endrick equalised in the 85th minute, before Antonio Rüdiger sealed the match with the winning goal in the 90th minute.

Roma's Donyell Malen was named man of the match despite his side's defeat, with a rating of 8.85 after playing for 90 minutes and scoring two goals.

Statistically, Roma had 54 percent possession compared to 46 percent for Real Madrid, and the hosts had 14 shots compared to 16 for Real Madrid. Roma won 5 corners compared to 9 for Real Madrid, while Roma committed 15 fouls compared to 8 for their visitors. No red cards were shown in the match, while Roma received 3 yellow cards compared to one for Real Madrid.

The match was officiated by referee François Letexier, and with this result Real Madrid raised their tally to 3 points to sit 16th in the standings after playing one match, which they won, scoring two goals and conceding one, while Roma remained on one point in 23rd place after one draw, scoring one goal and conceding one.