UEFA Champions League Gameweek 2
AS Roma 3 - 4 FT Real Madrid
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⚡ Form
37
⚖️ Balance
84
🏆 Stakes
50
⭐ Stars
100
High-stakes European clash at Vitality Stadium.
Futmetrix Verdict
85
FT
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Marseille
⚡ Form
7
⚖️ Balance
85
🏆 Stakes
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⭐ Stars
83
Futmetrix Verdict
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Beşiktaş
vs
Crystal Palace
Thu, Oct 22 • 19:00 UTC
⚡ Form
41
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
50
⭐ Stars
100
Vlahović powers a high-stakes European test
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
17' ↓ Manu Koné ↑Niccolò Pisilli
20' Marten de Roon (Matias Soule)
Kylian Mbappé (Yan Diomande) 25'
45' ↓ Paulo Dybala ↑Rodrigo Mora
HT
51' Donyell Malen (Rodrigo Mora)
57' Donyell Malen (Matias Soule)
58' Donyell Malen
↓ Denzel Dumfries ↑Arda Güler 59'
↓ Vinícius ↑Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa 59'
60' Gianluca Mancini
63' ↓ Gianluca Mancini ↑Leonardo Balerdi
63' ↓ Matias Soule ↑Lorenzo Pellegrini
↓ Aurelien Tchouameni ↑Bernardo Silva 70'
↓ Marc Cucurella ↑Álvaro Fernández Carreras 78'
↓ Yan Diomande ↑Carlos Espí 78'
81' ↓ Mario Hermoso ↑Konstantinos Koulierakis
Carlos Espí 83'
Carlos Espí 83'
Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa (Arda Güler) 85'
Antonio Rüdiger (Arda Güler) 90'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
AS Roma
Goalkeepers
Pierluigi Gollini 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Gianluca Mancini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Evan Ndicka 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Mario Hermoso 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Nahuel Molina 
MAGNET
64
Activity
64
Activity
58
Passes
6
Duels
Marten de Roon 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Manu Koné
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
17
Entry
Wesley
MAGNET
76
Activity
76
Activity
61
Passes
15
Duels
Paulo Dybala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
45
Entry
Matías Soulé 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
2
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Donyell Malen 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
8.8
Rating
BENCH
Devis Vasquez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Giorgio De Marzi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
E. Lulli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Devyne Rensch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leonardo Balerdi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniele Ghilardi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Konstantinos Koulierakis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Mora 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
Lorenzo Pellegrini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Niccolò Pisilli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santiago Castro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Real Madrid
Goalkeepers
Thibaut Courtois
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
41%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Denzel Dumfries
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Ibrahima Konaté
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antonio Rüdiger 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.2
Rating
Marc Cucurella 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
57%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Federico Valverde
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aurélien Tchouaméni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Yan Diomande 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Jude Bellingham
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Kylian Mbappé
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Vinícius Júnior
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
BENCH
Andriy Lunin
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Sergio Mestre
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Álvaro Fernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dean Huijsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Trent Alexander-Arnold
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bernardo Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brahim Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arda Güler
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
2
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
Thiago Pitarch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eduardo Camavinga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Endrick
CLUTCH HERO
85
Goal Time
85
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.2
Rating
Carlos Espí 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/27/2018 | AS Roma | 0 - 2 | Real Madrid | UEFA Champions League | Stadio Olimpico |
| 09/19/2018 | Real Madrid | 3 - 0 | AS Roma | UEFA Champions League | Santiago Bernabéu |
| 08/08/2018 | Real Madrid | 2 - 1 | AS Roma | International Champions Cup | MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, New Jersey) |
| 03/08/2016 | Real Madrid | 2 - 0 | AS Roma | UEFA Champions League | Estadio Santiago Bernabéu |
| 02/17/2016 | AS Roma | 0 - 2 | Real Madrid | UEFA Champions League | Stadio Olimpico |
11/27/2018
09/19/2018
08/08/2018
03/08/2016
02/17/2016
AS Roma Win
Real Madrid Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +7
P: 2 GD: +7
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +5
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -6
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -5
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +9
P: 3 GD: +9
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -6
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -6
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
AS Roma
Real Madrid
AS Roma
Real Madrid
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Madrid Miracle Shocks Stadio Olimpico
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 96/100. A legendary seven-minute blitz turned a guaranteed Roman triumph into one of the most stunning comebacks in recent European history.
Early Fireworks
Stadio Olimpico was absolutely deafening under the crisp European lights, providing a gladiatorial arena for this clash. The Intensity rating surged early when Marten de Roon finished off a brilliantly crafted pass from Matias Soule to put AS Roma ahead. That raucous joy lasted barely five minutes. Kylian Mbappé silenced the home crowd, finishing clinically to level the score and remind everyone of his lethal nature on the break. Roma edged possession and looked the brighter side for the remainder of the half, moving the ball with purpose and pushing Real Madrid deep into their own territory. The hosts were asking all the right questions in a highly tactical opening phase, showing no fear against the European giants.
The Collapse Begins
The match tilted violently after the break, turning into a true heavyweight slugfest. Donyell Malen completely took over the game, smashing in two quick-fire goals that tore the visitor's defensive lines to shreds. His second strike, aided by another Soule masterclass and confirmed after a deeply nervous VAR check, made it 3-1. The Balance of the tie seemed permanently broken. Madrid looked stunned on the ropes, struggling to contain the pace of the counter-attacks. Roma controlled the tempo and seemed completely safe, preparing to celebrate a massive European scalp on home soil. The crowd was already singing, fully believing the contest was dead and buried as the clock ticked down.
The Ultimate Robbery
Then came seven minutes of sheer madness that will be replayed for years. Carlos Espí sparked the unthinkable comeback in the 83rd minute, scrambling the ball home to create a sudden pulse. Before Roma could even catch their breath, substitute Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa levelled it with a thunderous finish. The Stakes were immense, but Madrid smelled blood in the water. Deep into stoppage time, Antonio Rüdiger crashed home the ultimate winner off an Arda Güler delivery. Madrid stole a miraculous 3-4 victory from the jaws of defeat, leaving the Italian capital in total, crushing disbelief. It was a classic Champions League robbery that exposes the brutal reality of football.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR confirmed both Malen's goal to make it 3-1 and Espí's strike at 3-2, keeping the dramatic tension at an absolute maximum.
What made D. Malen the Man of the Match?
Malen was devastating in front of goal, netting a lethal second-half brace that briefly gave Roma complete control before Madrid's late onslaught.
What caused the 7-goal thriller?
A chaotic mix of clinical finishing, wild swings in momentum, and elite super-sub impacts from Madrid's bench broke the game wide open.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Olimpico Showdown: Madrid's Might Meets Roma's Resolve
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 66/100. A star-studded Champions League night that could drastically shift the early playoff picture for both European heavyweights.
The Setup
Matchday 2 of the UEFA Champions League brings Real Madrid to the Stadio Olimpico. Our take? This is a massive direct table swing opportunity. Real sit 14th with three points, while AS Roma trail in 17th with just a single point. Both teams are currently hovering in the top-24 playoff band, but their eyes are firmly fixed on top-8 direct qualification. An off-the-charts Stars rating guarantees fireworks, even if a modest Stakes score reflects the early stage of the competition. A low Form rating overall suggests both sides are still finding their top gear, but the incredibly tight Balance tells us this could go right down to the wire.
Key Battle
The clash of offensive juggernauts is undeniable. Donyell Malen is tearing up defenses for the hosts right now. He faces a Madrid backline that must also account for Paulo Dybala pulling the strings. On the flip side, Kylian Mbappé is a lethal force that the Roma defense will struggle to contain. Malen's explosive directness versus Mbappé's world-class finishing will decide who takes all three points.
Our Prediction
We expect Madrid's sheer firepower to edge this out, likely a 2-1 away victory. Roma will create chances, but Jude Bellingham and Mbappé have the quality to ruthlessly punish any gaps in the home defense.