Real Madrid comeback against Roma shakes European betting markets

Real Madrid scored three late goals to beat Roma three to two in the Champions League.

Written by the BettingEdgeHub desk, 15 October 2026

Gian Piero Gasperini admitted his team felt immense regret after blowing a comfortable lead against Real Madrid. Donyell Malen scored twice to put the Italian side ahead by three goals to one at the Stadio Olimpico. Puntas felt confident until a remarkable collapse in the final minutes changed the result completely.

Late defensive collapse shocks punters

Carlos Espi, Endrick and Antonio Rudiger scored from corners during a frantic seven minute spell. Rudiger scored the winner in the ninetieth minute to complete a stunning turnaround for the Spanish giants. Roma retreated deep into their own half and the manager stated his players froze with fear during those late set pieces.

This historic defeat leaves Roma with just one point from their opening two matches in the tournament. Punters who backed the Italian team before kick off will feel hard done by after such a strong performance for most of the night. Meanwhile, Matias Soule played well by providing two assists during the fixture.

Market reaction and odds impact

The dramatic result alters the outright betting markets for the Champions League competition. Real Madrid will see their odds shortened significantly after proving their resilience in such a hostile stadium. Roma drift out in the betting after failing to hold onto a winning position so late in the match.

What it means for a bet

Backing Real Madrid to win from behind will shorten in future markets, while Roma drift for qualification.

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