Roma Collapses Late Against Real Madrid After Dominant Performance

Roma suffered a devastating 4-3 defeat to Real Madrid in a Champions League match, squandering a significant lead in the closing stages. Despite controlling much of the game and holding a 3-1 advantage at one point, with Matias Soulé instrumental in creating chances, the Italian side conceded three goals in the final seven minutes.

The late collapse has left Roma players and manager Jose Mourinho frustrated. Mourinho specifically criticized the timing of a four-match ban handed to Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior, announced just hours before kickoff, calling the decision "shameless." Players like Martin De Roon and Pierluigi Gollini expressed their disappointment, acknowledging that the team was too passive on corner kicks and struggling to comprehend the loss after playing well for the majority of the match.