'Everyone thought we were done for!' – Jose fires back as Real Madrid pull off wild comeback

Real Madrid completed a astonishing Champions League comeback at the Stadio Olimpico, scoring three goals in a frantic final eight minutes to secure a 4-3 victory over Roma. Facing his former club, Jose Mourinho watched his side fall 3-1 down following a Donyell Malen double and Marten de Roon's opener.

Kylian Mbappe scored on his 100th Champions League appearance before the late drama unfolded.

Arda Guler delivered three consecutive set-pieces, allowing Carlos Espi, Player of the Match Endrick, and former Giallorossi defender Antonio Rudiger to turn the match around.

Speaking after the wild victory, Mourinho admitted his side endured a difficult spell before Roma tired. "It was two matches in one: one where Roma were superior in every aspect, and the final 20 minutes where Real Madrid were unstoppable," Mourinho stated.

"At 3-1, everyone thought we were done for, but then it was they who ended up tiring."

Praising teenage forward Endrick, Mourinho added: "I know the talent he possesses. The Roma defenders were tired and couldn't stop him."

Endrick himself admitted: "I'm still feeling the emotions. I wasn't expecting to come on so early, but I want to help my team."

Former Roma defender Rudiger expressed mixed emotions after volleying in the 89th-minute winner. "I'm happy to have scored the winning goal. Of course, it's a bittersweet feeling, but that's football," Rudiger revealed. "Roma will always hold a special place in my heart."

"The way we fought back in the end is exactly how we should play: with more determination, more courage, and greater belief."

Young forward Espi added: "Loggerheads! Absolutely crazy! We pushed together for the win. As the minutes went by, we could feel we were getting closer."

Midfielder Federico Valverde praised the squad's resilience while acknowledging areas for improvement. "As a player, I'm proud," Valverde reflected. "But if we had done our job properly from the start, it would have been a much less complicated game."

"We made mistakes of our own, but we managed to turn things around. Credit to the players who came on and made a difference."

The victory marks Real Madrid's second win of the Champions League league phase as they prepare for their next continental fixture.