José Mourinho critiques Real Madrid's comeback players after Roma match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 6:15 PM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Real Madrid's head coach José Mourinho expressed criticism of the players who helped secure a comeback victory over AS Roma on October 14, suggesting they would have lost by a greater margin had they played the full match together. The team overcame a 2-0 deficit to win 4-3 after introducing key substitutes in the latter stages of the match. Mourinho highlighted the need for consistent performance from players starting the game, dismissing suggestions that the late resurgents could maintain their momentum throughout. Following this match, discussions may focus on lineup adjustments for future matches.
- •Real Madrid won 4-3 against AS Roma on October 14.
- •Mourinho critiqued the comeback team's ability to play a full match.
- •Substitutes played a crucial role in the late victory.
- •Discussion about lineup changes may arise in future matches.
- 6:15 PMYahoo Sports — José Mourinho claims Real Madrid’s comeback XI vs Roma ‘would have lost 5-0’
"Real Madrid head coach José Mourinho has revealed his take that the group of players responsible for the club’s remarkable comeback victory over AS Roma would have been pummelled across a 90-minute...
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