United rally from 2-0 down to beat Roma 3-2

At Old Trafford, on Tuesday November 3, 2026, Manchester United staged an unexpected comeback by beating Roma 3‑2 after going into the break down 2‑0, easing the pressure on manager Michael Carrick.

Group stage details

The match took place on matchday four of the Champions League group stage, identified as Group Stage J‑4.

The information was reported by ADAM VAUGHAN of EFE, with the collaboration of Anna Cordovilla for the Football section.

United were down 0‑2 at the end of the first half, after Roma's early goals.

With the victory, the English club ended a poor run of nine matches without a win.

The comeback of the ‘Red Devils’ injected a lifeline into Michael Carrick, whose position had been questioned.

Manchester United's goals came from Bruno Fernandes (penalty) and Cunha, who scored twice in the final minutes.

Cunha was the protagonist of the comeback, scoring his brace in the final stretch.

In the 11th minute, Soule opened the scoring for Roma after a great assist from Rodrigo Mora.

Soulé and Malen put Roma in control at Old Trafford

Roma extended the lead to 0‑2 in the 18th minute via a penalty after a handball by Heaven, confirmed by VAR, and Malen scored the second.

Baleba suffered an injury in the 47th minute, leaving United with ten players at that moment.

A dubious penalty was awarded to Cunha in the 54th minute; Bruno Fernandes missed the first attempt, but Cunha converted in the 58th minute.

Mbeumo hit the crossbar, reviving the team and sparking the English attack.

Dalot, Diallo and Maguire took part in the move that resulted in the equalising goal.

In the 83rd minute, a mistake by defender Ballerdi allowed Cunha to equalise 2‑2.

Cunha scored again in the 86th minute, sealing the 3‑2 victory.

Cunha wins it then sent off in United comeback

Line-ups and sanctions

The match referee was Jesús Gil Manzano, from Spain.

Bruno Fernandes (minute 20), Heaven (70) and Maguire (78) of United were booked, and Cunha received two red cards (87 and 91); for Roma, Soule (20), Lulli (35) and Malen (42) were booked.

Manchester United lined up Lammens; Yoro, Maguire, Heaven, Dalot; Mainoo, Baleba, Fernandes; Mabeumo, Diallo and Cunha. Roma fielded Llach; Rensch, Mancini, Balerdi, Hermoso, Wesley; Cristante, De Roon; Mora, Soule and Malen.

Cunha received his second yellow and was sent off, being suspended at least for the next match.

The comeback strengthens Michael Carrick's position and could save his job as manager.