Real Madrid turned today to the mystique of the great clubs to achieve a historic 4-3 comeback against Roma on the second matchday of the Champions League league phase.

Marten de Roon opened the scoring for the Italians in the 20th minute at the Olympic Stadium, but Frenchman Kylian Mbappe quickly equalized (25th minute).

After the halftime break, a double by another Dutchman, Donyell Malen (51st and 58th), put the visitors against the ropes, but they drew on their pedigree and turned the scoreboard around.

Goals from Carlos Espí in the 82nd minute, Brazilian Endrick (85th) and German Antonio Rüdiger (90th) completed the comeback for the Merengues.

Paris Saint-Germain preserved its unbeaten record and took the lead in the standings with a 4-2 victory over Manchester City.

Goals from Desire Doue in the 13th minute, Ousmane Dembele (15th), Brazilian Vitinha (32nd) and Maghnes Akliouche (63rd) gave the French side the win, though they allowed a double by Norwegian Erling Haaland (53rd and 75th).

In addition, Bodo/Glimt surprised Borussia Dortmund 1-0 with a goal from Fredrik Sjovold (52nd).