Roma's early double rewrites Old Trafford record in Europe

Roma became the first visiting side to score two goals within the opening 18 minutes of a major European match at Old Trafford, with Soulé netting in the 11th minute and Malen adding a penalty seven minutes later against Manchester United. The goals gave the Giallorossi a two‑goal cushion before the half‑time whistle.

The Giallorossi therefore set a new record for the fastest brace at the English stadium. No visiting team had ever scored twice so early at Old Trafford in a major European competition before this.

Roma dominate the first half at Old Trafford thanks to Soule and Malen

The 17‑minute window matches the fastest double ever recorded against Manchester United in European play. Roma’s achievement is starkly contrasted with their previous four defeats at Old Trafford between 2007 and 2021.

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