Real Madrid win 4-3 against AS Roma in a high-scoring UEFA Champions League encounter.

The UEFA Champions League League Phase match took place on 14 October 2026 at the historic Olimpico in Rome. Both clubs entered the game eager to secure three points, and the atmosphere was electric as the home side looked to dominate in front of their supporters.

How it unfolded

The opening stages were tightly contested until the 20th minute, when Marten de Roon gave AS Roma the lead with a right-footed strike from outside the box, assisted by Matías Soulè. The early advantage was short-lived; five minutes later Kylian Mbappé equalised for Real Madrid, firing a right-footed shot from distance after a headed pass from Yan Diomande.

The second half saw Roma regain the initiative. Donyell Malen restored the lead in the 51st minute, slotting home a left-footed finish from the left side of the box, the move set up by Rodrigo Mora. Just six minutes later Malen struck again, this time a right-footed shot from the centre of the area after a through ball from Matías Soulè; the goal was confirmed after a VAR review, putting Roma ahead 3-1.

The match tempo shifted in the closing stages. In the 83rd minute Carlos Espí reduced the deficit for Real Madrid, converting a close-range effort following a corner, a goal also upheld by VAR. Two minutes later Endrick headed home the equaliser, his finish coming from the centre of the box after a corner cross from Arda Güler.

With the scores level, the final minute brought the decisive moment. Antonio Rüdiger completed Real Madrid’s comeback in the 90th minute, tapping in from very close range after another Arda Güler corner, sealing a 4-3 win for the visitors.

Disciplinary actions were relatively few. Gianluca Mancini received a yellow card for a bad foul in the 60th minute, followed by Wesley’s booking for a similar infringement in the 69th minute. Lorenzo Pellegrini was also cautioned in the 89th minute. On the Real Madrid side, Álvaro Carreras was booked in injury time for a bad foul.

Standout performers

  • Donyell Malen (AS Roma) – Scored twice, demonstrating clinical finishing inside the box.
  • Arda Güler (Real Madrid) – Provided the decisive assists for both Endrick and Antonio Rüdiger, influencing the late comeback.
  • Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) – Opened the scoring for the visitors with a long-range effort.
  • Marten de Roon (AS Roma) – Netted the opening goal, giving Roma an early advantage.

Match facts

  • Final score: AS Roma 3-4 Real Madrid
  • Scorers:
    • 20’ Marten de Roon (AS Roma) – assist Matías Soulè
    • 25’ Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) – assist Yan Diomande
    • 51’ Donyell Malen (AS Roma) – assist Rodrigo Mora
    • 57’ Donyell Malen (AS Roma) – assist Matías Soulè (VAR)
    • 83’ Carlos Espí (Real Madrid) (VAR)
    • 85’ Endrick (Real Madrid) – assist Arda Güler
    • 90’ Antonio Rüdiger (Real Madrid) – assist Arda Güler
  • Bookings:
    • Gianluca Mancini (AS Roma) – 60’
    • Wesley (AS Roma) – 69’
    • Lorenzo Pellegrini (AS Roma) – 89’
    • Álvaro Carreras (Real Madrid) – 90’+5
  • Venue: Olimpico, Roma

What it means

The 4-3 victory gives Real Madrid three points from the UEFA Champions League League Phase match, while AS Roma return home with a narrow defeat, leaving both clubs to assess their next fixtures in the competition.