Champions League: Mourinho’s Real Madrid stage wild comeback on Roma return

Real Madrid Stuns Roma with Late Goals in Thrilling Champions League Clash

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José Mourinho's reunion with AS Roma turned into a memorable night as Real Madrid staged a stunning comeback, winning 4-3 in the Champions League on Wednesday.

The match kicked off with Marten de Roon giving Roma an early lead. However, Kylian Mbappé responded, leveling the score just before halftime on his 100th Champions League appearance. Donyell Malen then scored twice early in the second half, putting the hosts in control at 3-1.

In a dramatic final six minutes, Madrid turned the tide by scoring three goals, all from corner kicks, with strikes from Carlos Espí, Endrick, and Antonio Rüdiger, who is a former Roma defender. This late surge left the Stadio Olimpico in shock.

Mourinho, who had a successful tenure at Roma, was celebrated by the home crowd, receiving banners and chants during the club's first home Champions League match in over seven years.

In other matches, Bodø/Glimt secured a 1-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund, with Fredrik Sjøvold scoring the decisive goal. Dortmund coach Niko Kovac acknowledged his team's lack of passion, admitting they deserved to lose.

Shakhtar Donetsk celebrated their new home at Stamford Bridge with a comeback win over AEK Athens, finishing 3-1. After falling behind to Lovro Majer, Shakhtar leveled through Pedrinho and secured the win with goals from Vinicius Tobias and Gleiker Mendoza.

Lastly, Real Betis triumphed over Porto 3-2, with Isco scoring the late winner and Abde Ezzalzouli netting a spectacular goal. The match featured several bookings, showcasing its intense nature.

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