Manchester United came from behind to defeat Roma 3-2 on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, during the fourth round of the Champions League league phase. With the victory, the English team reached six points and moved up to 17th position in the table, while Roma dropped to 19th place with four points, according to CNN Brasil and Gazeta Esportiva.
The Italian team dominated the first half and built a 2-0 lead. Matias Soulé opened the scoring in the 11th minute of the first half, capitalizing on a pass from Rodrigo Mora. Shortly after, in the 17th minute, Malen extended the lead by converting a penalty awarded after a handball by defender Ayden Heaven in the box. In the 21st minute, Manchester United fans threw tennis balls onto the pitch in protest against the Glazer family, the club's owners.
In the second half, Manchester United reacted. In the 13th minute, Bruno Fernandes converted a penalty after his initial kick was saved by Devis Vásquez but retaken due to an encroachment by Cristante. In the closing stages, Brazilian Matheus Cunha led the comeback. In the 38th minute, he capitalized on a mistake by the Roma defense to equalize the match. Three minutes later, he broke into the box and struck firmly to score the third goal and secure the result. In stoppage time, Matheus Cunha was sent off after committing a foul.
Before the match began, a moment of silence was observed in honor of Jesús de Miguel, Tenerife forward who passed away on the same day at the age of 30 due to a cardiac arrest following a collision during a Spanish second division match.
