Valencian striker CarlosEspí scored again in one of the most dramatic comebacks of the Champions League season, when Real Madrid beat Roma 4‑3 on the second day of the tournament. After the goal that sealed the tie and opened the door to the final victory, the player spoke to the MovistarPlus microphones and explained that his main objective at the club is to “take advantage of the minutes” that are granted to him.
Espí described the match as “maximum madness”, pointing out that the team had been left behind 3-1 and that the comeback was achieved in just ten minutes. "We went together for the victory and we were very happy. The desire to win the game, to not give up. That's what it was. The minutes passed, we saw that it was closer and that's how it was," he commented, emphasizing the collective determination that allowed Real Madrid to come back and, thanks to Rüdiger's goal, secure the victory.
The striker recalled José Mourinho's request before entering the field: "Let him go out, give his all, there were 10 or 15 minutes left, help the team in any way and always to the maximum." With this attitude, Espí managed to score the tying goal that forced Roma to react and, in the final phase of the match, Real Madrid sealed the victory with a fourth goal.
The victory, which comes at a crucial moment in the competition, reinforces Real Madrid's position in the group stage and demonstrates the effectiveness of Mourinho's strategy of using his players in decisive moments. With the team now with one more point in the group table, the club prepares for the next round, where it must maintain the pace and intensity that have allowed it to overcome Roma in a match that will remain in the memory of the fans.