Antonio Rudiger expressed great satisfaction with Real Madrid's victory over Roma on the second day of the Champions League group stage, after a match that ended with a 4-3 in favor of Los Blancos. The German defender spoke to UEFA, underlining the important role of the goal in the 90th minute which guaranteed the three points to his teammates.
In his speech, Rudiger highlighted the character shown by José Mourinho's team, who managed to turn the game around despite being behind at the end of regulation time. “These three points are really important because Roma are a very strong team and a difficult opponent,” he said, adding that the players “played an excellent match and were good at exploiting our mistakes”. The German then praised the determination shown in the final phase, defining it as exactly what Roma must continue to cultivate to continue in the Champions League.
Rudiger also reflected on his bond with Roma, having played for the German club between 2015 and 2017. "I'm happy to have scored the winning goal. It's a special feeling, even a little bittersweet, because facing Roma is never a match like any other for me," he said. He concluded by wishing the club and its fans the best, stating that Roma will always have a special place in his heart.
The result of the match, 4-3 in favor of Real Madrid, pushed the Spanish team into a more favorable position in the group standings, while Roma remains at the center of an intense fight for qualification for the knockout stages. With Rudiger's decisive goal, the match turned into a memorable episode for Los Blancos fans, who are now preparing to continue the competition with the aim of reaching the next stages.