Real Madrid fight back at Roma as Mourinho defends Vinicius Jr
Madrid's 4-3 win at Roma set the fastest away comeback in Champions League history, overturning 3-1 to 4-3 in 7 minutes and 43 seconds.
Madrid's youngsters rescued a 4-3 comeback at Roma after a poor display, with Endrick and Carlos Espi changing the game and Rudiger scoring the late winner.
Real Madrid fought back from 3-1 down to beat Roma 4-3 in Mourinho's return, with late corner goals from Carlos Espi, Endrick and Rudiger sealing the win.
Madrid came from 3-1 down to beat Roma 4-3 with three late goals. Mourinho praised Endrick's impact, while Rudiger and Valverde hailed the side's belief and fightback.
Mbappe marked his 100th Champions League game with a goal as Madrid beat Roma 4-3, becoming the youngest to reach the milestone and moving fifth in the all-time scoring list.
Mourinho said Vinicius Jr's struggles 'break my heart' and urged him to use the Champions League to rediscover his form while suspended domestically for Madrid.
Vinicius Jr questioned his four-match ban, said he only got tangled in an opponent's hair and denied insulting the referee. He also admitted he is not at his best.
Arda Guler has ended Arsenal and Manchester City's hopes by agreeing a 2-year Real Madrid extension to at least 2031, after Mourinho's backing and his two assists in the 4-3 win over Roma.
Despite the 4-3 comeback at Roma, the piece questions Madrid's display and Mourinho's direction after another poor overall performance.
Mourinho criticised Madrid's defending after the 4-3 win at Roma, calling the third goal conceded 'ridiculous' and saying such errors cannot happen at this level.
Mourinho's late changes flipped Madrid's 4-3 win at Roma, with Endrick, Arda Guler and Carlos Espi exploiting a tiring press before Rudiger's late winner.
After Real Madrid's win, Mourinho praised Roma wing-back Wesley, saying he defended Vinicius Jr well and caused problems going forward. Wesley said his side 'deserved to win'.
Rudiger's goal in the 4-3 win at Roma took Mourinho to 500 Real Madrid goals in 188 games, but he still wants a less predictable attack with more control, counters and set-piece threat.
Mourinho still trusts Bernardo Silva and is only waiting for his fitness to improve. His cameo in the 4-3 comeback at Roma added composure and control as Real Madrid turned it around.
Endrick was named Man of the Match after coming off the bench in Madrid's 4-3 win at Roma, scoring a crucial equaliser despite limited minutes this season.
Real Madrid and Barcelona are being linked with Tottenham right-back Pedro Porro, but Spurs are said to want £75m after his new deal. Porro is reportedly keen on either move.
Endrick said he could leave in January after inspiring Madrid's 4-3 comeback at Roma with a goal and key impact, though Mourinho insists the striker is staying.
Mourinho blasted the Spanish football federation after Vinicius Jr's four-match ban was confirmed two hours before Madrid's 4-3 win at Roma, saying the timing could 'kill a player'.
Courtois has saved 36 of 48 shots, but Real Madrid have conceded 12 goals in 10 games. After the 4-3 win at Roma, he blamed costly mistakes as Mourinho's defence creaks.
