All Italian teams suffered defeats in the latest round of Champions League fixtures, with Roma enduring a dramatic late collapse against Real Madrid and Como losing away to Feyenoord for their first European defeat of the season.
Roma looked set for a memorable victory on Wednesday, leading Real Madrid 3-1 until the 82nd minute. However, the Spanish side mounted a remarkable comeback, scoring three goals in the final stages to secure a 4-3 win.
The result overshadowed an impressive performance from Gian Piero Gasperini’s side, who had largely controlled the match for more than 80 minutes. Real Madrid, managed by former Roma coach José Mourinho, struggled to contain the hosts before turning the game around in a dramatic finish.
Kylian Mbappé played a decisive role in the comeback, exploiting defensive lapses as Real Madrid capitalised on Roma’s late loss of control. Former Roma defender Antonio Rüdiger also scored, adding to the disappointment for the Italian side.
Mourinho, who received a warm reception from Roma supporters before and during the match, made changes that helped transform Real Madrid’s performance in the closing stages. The victory offered a crucial boost to the Spanish side after a difficult start to the game.
Despite the defeat, Roma’s attacking display demonstrated the team’s potential under Gasperini. The failure to protect their lead, however, will raise questions about their defensive concentration and ability to manage matches under pressure.
Como suffer first European defeat
Como also endured a disappointing evening, losing to Feyenoord in the Netherlands. The defeat marked the first European setback for Cesc Fàbregas’s side, who struggled to impose their game and appeared short of their usual confidence.
Feyenoord took advantage of Como’s passive performance, while some of Fàbregas’s tactical decisions came under scrutiny. The Italian side had previously impressed with its approach, but the match exposed weaknesses when faced with sustained pressure away from home.
The results made for a difficult night for Italian football in Europe. Roma and Como will now look to respond in their upcoming fixtures, with the focus shifting to recovering points and restoring confidence after a round marked by missed opportunities and costly mistakes.
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