Three late corners rescue Real Madrid in chaotic Roma thriller

Real Madrid overcame a 3-1 deficit to defeat Roma 4-3 in a Champions League thriller at the Stadio Olimpico. The Spanish side scored three goals from corner kicks in the final six minutes through Carlos Espí, Endrick, and former Roma defender Antonio Rüdiger to secure the dramatic comeback victory on October 15, 2026.

Marten de Roon opened the scoring for Roma before Kylian Mbappé equalized on his 100th Champions League appearance. Donyell Malen then netted twice early in the second half to put Roma ahead. The chaotic encounter marked a memorable return for manager José Mourinho to his former club, while pre-match controversy arose after Vinícius Júnior received a four-match domestic suspension shortly before kickoff.