Five Bullet Points From Real Madrid’s Win Over Roma

Managing Madrid's Kiyan Sobhani critically analyzes Real Madrid's comeback victory against Roma, questioning manager Jose Mourinho's initial tactics and conservative starting lineup. Real Madrid fell behind 3-1 after struggling to handle Roma's aggressive high pressing, before second-half substitutions allowed the side to turn the match around and secure the win.

Sobhani argues that Mourinho's decision to bench key ball progressors Arda Guler, Bernardo Silva, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Dean Huijsen left the team exposed to intense pressure. He contends that relying on long clearances to Kylian Mbappe proved ineffective, praising goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and urging more playing time for Guler, Endrick, and Carlos Espi.