Roma's set-piece collapse hands Mourinho's Real Madrid a stunning win
Roma led 3-1 with seven minutes left but conceded three corner-kick goals in a row as Real Madrid completed a 4-3 comeback at the Stadio Olimpico.
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Roma's statement night undone by Mourinho's substitutes
Gian Piero Gasperini had the atmosphere he wanted against Real Madrid, but a 3-1 lead evaporated in seven late minutes as José Mourinho's changes turned the Stadio Olimpico quiet.
Mourinho's substitutes rewrite Roma's night as Madrid win from two down
A dismal final ten minutes undid Roma as Real Madrid's bench, inspired by Endrick, Espí and Arda Güler, turned a 3-1 deficit into a 4-3 Champions League win in Rome.
Gasperini stays true to Roma's identity as Mourinho returns to the Olimpico
Ahead of facing Real Madrid, Gian Piero Gasperini explains why Roma won't soften their approach for José Mourinho's emotional return, while praising his old rival's knack for persuading clubs to spend big.
Gasperini keeps Endrick talk out of his Real Madrid build-up
Roma's coach declined to discuss the on-loan-linked Real Madrid striker on the eve of a Champions League meeting with José Mourinho's side, preferring to frame the night around the fixture itself.
Mourinho frames Roma reunion as the first of two meetings with Real Madrid
Ahead of facing his former club in the Champions League, Jose Mourinho predicted both Roma and Real Madrid will reach the knockout stage and floated a possible quarter-final rematch.
Manna admits Napoli must find a different level in Europe
Ahead of Napoli's trip to Villarreal, sporting director Giovanni Manna explained the thinking behind five changes to the starting XI and addressed Scott McTominay's contract situation.
Capello: Dybala can trouble Real Madrid's defence at the Olimpico
Fabio Capello expects an aggressive, man-marking Roma to test Real Madrid tonight, with Paulo Dybala identified as the player most likely to exploit gaps in José Mourinho's... in Madrid's backline.
The Makélélé Role: How a Screening Midfielder Became a Position
Claude Makélélé was so associated with protecting the back four that his name became shorthand for the job. What did the role involve, and why did it matter?