Real Madrid secured a victory against AS Roma on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, in a match held at the Olimpico in Rome. The result completed a comeback for the visiting Spanish side following a challenging opening period in the Italian capital. Players including Antonio Rüdiger and Güler featured for Real Madrid, while the squad faced an AS Roma team managed by José Mourinho. Endrick, Malen, and Soulé also appeared on the pitch during the contest. The outcome maintains the momentum for Real Madrid as the club continues its campaign in the competition at the Colisée and other venues across the continent.
Roma Dominance Early On
AS Roma established a commanding position at the Olimpico by leading Real Madrid 3-1 in the 57th minute of the match. Malen proved instrumental for the Italian side during this period, scoring two goals to extend the home team's advantage. Soulé provided the assists for both of Malen’s goals, creating significant pressure on the visiting defense. Despite the deficit, Real Madrid maintained a presence on the pitch with players such as Güler and Antonio Rüdiger participating in the contest managed by José Mourinho. Endrick also featured for the visitors while AS Roma controlled the tempo of play during the opening hour. The scoreline remained in favor of the hosts until the later stages of the fixture, as the Spanish side struggled to contain the offensive output from the AS Roma attack.
Late Surge Secures Victory
Espí narrowed the deficit for Real Madrid in the 83rd minute of the match at the Olimpico. His strike shifted the scoreline to 3-2, providing the visiting side with a pathway back into the contest after falling behind earlier in the fixture.
Endrick equalized for Real Madrid just two minutes later, finding the back of the net in the 85th minute to bring the score to 3-3. This rapid sequence of goals neutralized the earlier advantage held by AS Roma and shifted the momentum of the game firmly in favor of the Spanish side as the final whistle approached.
Antonio Rüdiger secured the victory for Real Madrid by scoring the winning goal in the 90th minute. His effort finalized the score at 4-3, completing a late comeback that saw the visitors overcome the earlier deficit established by the Italian team. Real Madrid maintained their composure during these closing minutes to conclude the match with the win.