UCL | Man Utd 3-2 Roma: Another Giallorossi collapse in Europe

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Kickjolly · AI-written · automatically reviewed · Football Italia ↗

Roma lost 3-2 to Manchester United in the Champions League, after dominating the first half and initially leading 2-0. The Giallorossi had a depleted squad due to injuries, with Pierluigi Gollini hurting his back just hours before kick-off. Third-choice goalkeeper Devis Vasquez made his club debut. Roma's trademark high press forced an early error, leading to Matías Soulé scoring the opening goal.

Donyell Malen scored a penalty to make it 2-0 after his shot was charged down by an opposing player. Manchester United began their comeback when Bruno Fernandes scored a penalty, initially saved by Vasquez but retaken due to encroachment. The second half saw intense action, with Manchester United nearly equalizing multiple times before finally scoring.

Manchester United equalized 2-2 after Leonardo Balerdi scuffed a clearance into the path of Matheus Cunha. They took the lead when Cunha scored again, running onto a through ball and surprising Vasquez. Cunha was later booked for taking his shirt off and received a second yellow card for a wild lunge in added time.