Thibaut Courtois, Real Madrid's Belgian goalkeeper, expressed his frustration after the dramatic 4-3 victory over Roma on the second day of the Champions League. The goalkeeper admitted that the “mistakes” made by his team cost him three goals, although the team managed to come back from 3‑1 down and secure the victory in the final minutes.
The match took place at the Olympic Stadium in Rome, where Real Madrid showed marked superiority in possession and opportunities, but suffered three clear scoring chances against them. Courtois explained that the first two goals came after losing the ball in defensive zones, allowing Roma to take advantage of the counterattack. The third goal, according to the goalkeeper, would have been a penalty in his favor that ended up going the other way, adding a layer of bad luck to the situation.
Despite these setbacks, Real Madrid continued to press and managed to score three goals from set pieces, which the coach and technical staff considered a “great job.” Courtois highlighted the importance of the team's mentality, stating that “we had problems, but we believed until the end.” The comeback was completed when the team managed to score the fourth goal in the final minutes, securing the victory and keeping the pressure on the Italian rivals.
The Real Madrid coach made tactical changes that, according to the goalkeeper, improved the team's performance, increasing possession and generating more scoring chances. Courtois stated that, although he did not expect the match to end in his favor after being 3‑1, the team's constant fight allowed the result to tilt in his favor. “When we score 3‑2 and we have ten minutes left plus added time, you know you can score the third, and when we get it, we go for the fourth,” he explained.
With this victory, Real Madrid maintains a solid position in the group stage, with six points after two games. The club seeks to consolidate its dominance in the competition and continue advancing in the Champions League, while Roma faces the need to recover in order not to fall behind in the table. Real Madrid's next match will be crucial to strengthen its leadership and continue demonstrating its ability to overcome adversity in the final moments of the game.