Absolute madness in Rome! Real Madrid pull off an insane comeback

Real Madrid have produced one of the most dramatic comebacks of the Champions League season.

Details: In the second round of the Champions League league phase, Jose Mourinho's side staged an incredible turnaround against Roma at the Stadio Olimpico. Trailing 3-1 deep into the second half, the Spanish giants somehow fought back to claim a sensational 4-3 victory.

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Roma opened the scoring in the 20th minute through Marten de Roon, but Kylian Mbappe equalized just five minutes later. After the break, Donyell Malen struck twice, scoring in the 51st and 57th minutes to give Gian Piero Gasperini's team a commanding 3-1 advantage.

However, the closing stages turned into absolute madness. In the 84th minute, substitute Carlos Espi pulled one back for Madrid, and just a minute later, Endrick completed the comeback to make it 3-3. The visitors refused to settle for a draw and ultimately found a fourth goal to seal an astonishing 4-3 victory.

The result made Mourinho's return to his former club unforgettable. Remarkably, Endrick had entered the pitch in the 59th minute, replacing Vinicius Junior, who reportedly reacted angrily to the substitution. The Brazilian youngster subsequently played a crucial role in Madrid's extraordinary recovery.

It is worth noting that Real Madrid also won their opening Champions League fixture against Inter Milan 2-1. The victory in Rome therefore gives Mourinho's team six points from their first two matches in the competition.

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