Soule: ‘Roma valuable lesson, mentality is an issue’ in 4-3 defeat to Real Madrid

Matias Soule labelled Roma's dramatic collapse against Real Madrid a valuable lesson, citing mentality issues after losing 4-3 in the UEFA Champions League at the Stadio Olimpico. Roma had established a 3-1 lead through a goal from Marten de Roon and a brace from Donyell Malen, but conceded three goals from corner kicks in the final seven minutes to Carlos Espi, Endrick, and Antonio Rudiger.

Soule expressed disbelief at conceding three nearly identical goals from set plays after controlling the match for 75 minutes. Compounding Roma's disappointment, midfielder Manu Kone was substituted in tears with an injury after 17 minutes, while forward Paulo Dybala suffered a muscular issue at half-time, leaving Roma with one point from two Champions League matches.