Real Madrid secured a thrilling 4–3 victory over Roma at the Stadio Olimpico, completing a dramatic comeback with Antonio Rüdiger scoring the decisive goal in the 90th minute on Matchday 2 in the UEFA Champions League.
Roma made the stronger start and took the lead in the 20th minute through Dutch midfielder Marten de Roon, whose superb strike put the hosts ahead. However, Real Madrid responded quickly, with Kylian Mbappé firing home a spectacular equaliser in the 25th minute.
Roma regained control after the break, as Donyell Malen restored their advantage in the 51st minute before the Dutch forward struck again six minutes later to make it 3–1, putting the hosts in a commanding position.
Real Madrid refused to give up. Young forward Carlos Espí pulled one back in the 84th minute, reigniting the visitors’ hopes. Just a minute later, Endrick found the net to bring Madrid level at 3–3, leaving Roma stunned as the match headed towards a dramatic finish.
The decisive moment arrived in the 90th minute, when German defender Antonio Rüdiger scored Real Madrid’s fourth goal to complete an extraordinary turnaround and secure all three points for the Spanish giants.
The late victory capped a remarkable comeback for Real Madrid, who overturned a two-goal deficit in the closing stages to snatch a memorable win away from home.
