Mourinho's Accusation After Roma Comeback: "My Fault"

The merengue team overcame Roma by the minimum and suffered a lot to come back in the last minutes.

Javier Parra Peña | 14 Oct 2026 | 23.20
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The one pointed out by Mourinho after coming back against Roma: "my fault"
The one pointed out by Mourinho after coming back against Roma: "my fault"

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Real Madrid defeated AS Roma 4-3 at the Olympic Stadium during the second matchday of the UEFA Champions League, completing the comeback after making tactical modifications in the second half.

José Mourinho substituted the 26-year-old forward Vinícius when the team was going through its worst period on the field, later taking responsibility in a press conference amid the player's protests upon leaving the pitch.

José Mourinho's Explanations Regarding Vinícius' Substitution

The Portuguese coach was questioned by the microphones about the Brazilian's gestures, who was heard saying "Why me?" when heading towards the substitutes' bench. "It is normal. Obviously, it is something I DO NOT like. But it is normal for a player to get frustrated when being replaced. He was happy after the match," José Mourinho explained to ease tension over the episode during the 4-3 clash in Italian territory.

The coach admitted that the tactical decision aimed to change the team's dynamics, taking blame for the initial assessment before making the substitutions that led to the comeback.

Real Madrid's Reaction to Secure the Victory in the Champions League

The performance of the 26-year-old forward appeared modest during his time on the field, prompting the coaching staff to alter the offensive structure to unlock ball distribution. After the forward's substitution, Real Madrid increased efficiency in the opponent's area to overturn the score and secure the 3 points in the league phase of the continental tournament.

Mourinho emphasized that the player's momentary anger was resolved in the dressing room after the European triumph. Real Madrid's coaching staff will continue training at Valdebebas Sports City, focusing on the league match against Sevilla on October 18th.

If the collective performance maintains the effectiveness shown in the late stage in Italy, José Mourinho will consider rotating the attacking line for the upcoming official fixtures.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El señalado de Mourinho tras remontar a la Roma: "culpa mía"