José Mourinho claims Real Madrid’s comeback XI vs Roma ‘would have lost 5-0’
Real Madrid manager José Mourinho dismissed suggestions that the substitute players who secured a comeback win against Roma should be starters. He argued that while their impact was effective in a short-term tactical situation, they would not be successful over a full 90-minute match.
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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 clash.
Real Madrid of course conjured up just their latest famous 'Remontada' on Wednesday evening. After falling into a two-goal hole at the Stadio Olimpico, Los Blancos rattled off a trio of late goals to emerge on the right side of a 4-3 result.
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