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Three goals conceded: Ex-Sheffield Wednesday man endures a tough night on UEFA Champions League debut

Sheffield Wednesday had Devis Vasquez on loan during the 2023/24 season, and last night, he made a surprise Champions League debut.

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 11:00 AM
Three goals conceded: Ex-Sheffield Wednesday man endures a tough night on UEFA Champions League debut
Key Things to Know
  • Former Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Devis Vasquez made his Champions League debut for Roma in a 3-2 loss to Manchester United.
  • Vasquez and Roma established an early 2-0 lead before United fought back with three second-half goals.
  • Vasquez saved a Bruno Fernandes penalty, but Fernandes scored the retake following encroachment by Bryan Cristante.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Devis Vasquez made his AS Roma and UEFA Champions League debut in a 3-2 defeat against Manchester United at Old Trafford. Starting in place of the absent Mile Svilar, Vasquez saw Roma take an early 2-0 lead before conceding three second-half goals during United's comeback.

The 28-year-old Colombian initially saved a second-half penalty from Bruno Fernandes, but Fernandes converted the retake after Bryan Cristante encroached. Vasquez previously had a loan stint with Sheffield Wednesday during the 2023/24 season before departing following manager Xisco Munoz's dismissal.

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