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Champions League: Man Utd beat Roma 3-2 after remarkable second-half fightback – reaction

Follow reaction as Manchester United come back to beat Roma 3-2 and Aston Villa lose at Barcelona in the Champions League.

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 9:55 PM
Champions League: Man Utd beat Roma 3-2 after remarkable second-half fightback – reaction
Key Things to Know
  • Manchester United rallied from two goals down to beat AS Roma 3-2 in the UEFA Champions League.
  • Matias Soule and Donyell Malen gave Roma an early 2-0 lead inside the opening 20 minutes.
  • Matheus Cunha scored twice to complete the comeback before being sent off late in the match.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Manchester United mounted a dramatic second-half comeback to defeat AS Roma 3-2 at Old Trafford in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Roma had surged to an early 2-0 advantage within 20 minutes courtesy of goals from Matias Soule and Donyell Malen, but a resilient second-half display secured United's first victory in more than 50 days.

Matheus Cunha proved decisive by scoring a late brace before receiving a red card, sealing the win and easing significant pressure on manager Michael Carrick. The triumph halted a nine-game winless streak for the English side across all competitions during Matchday 4 of the group stage.

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