Mourinho owned Madrid's sluggish performance at Roma in Wednesday's Champions League clash, but his team answered back in stunning fashion. Down 3-1, Real Madrid scored three goals in seven minutes to steal a 4-3 victory from the Giallorossi. The turnaround vindicated Mourinho's halftime adjustments and his players' refusal to fold despite being outplayed for much of the match. Roma had controlled large stretches and built a commanding lead, but Madrid's experience in these moments showed. The comeback keeps Madrid's European campaign on track after a poor opening hour. Mourinho's willingness to absorb blame publicly, rather than deflect, underscores why his locker rooms typically buy in during adversity. This result matters in a crowded Champions League group where margins are thin. Madrid looked dead in the water at 3-1 down. They didn't stay that way.