Mourinho’s instructions to Carlos Espí before his introduction proved crucial during Real Madrid’s dramatic 4-3 comeback victory over Roma in the Champions League, according to the forward.
The 21-year-old Spaniard came off the bench and scored in the 83rd minute. His goal helped Real Madrid fight back from a 3-1 deficit and put pressure on Roma late in the match.
Endrick equalised two minutes later, while Antonio Rüdiger scored the winning goal in the closing stages to complete the remarkable comeback.
Mourinho’s Instructions Before Espi Came On
Espí revealed that Mourinho asked him to give his best and support the team in every possible way after entering the game.
The manager also urged him to maintain his intensity, despite having only about 15 minutes remaining.
Espí said Mourinho wanted him to show maximum effort, contribute to the team’s performance and remain fully committed until the final whistle.
The forward’s account highlights the message he received before helping Real Madrid turn the match around.
Espi Reacts to Real Madrid’s Comeback
Espí described the dramatic encounter as “absolute chaos” and praised his teammates for refusing to give up.
He said the players remained determined to fight despite falling behind by two goals.
According to the forward, their unity and commitment helped them believe they could still win as the match progressed.
Espí also expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance, noting that their determination to keep pushing proved decisive.
Real Madrid Complete Late Turnaround
Real Madrid’s comeback gathered momentum after Espí scored in the 83rd minute.
Endrick then restored parity two minutes later, leaving the match finely balanced in the closing stages.
Rüdiger eventually found the winner to seal a 4-3 victory for the Spanish side.
The result underlined the importance of persistence in a high-pressure Champions League contest, with Espí’s contribution helping spark the late fightback.