3 – 2
Did it deliver?
Yes, it delivered. A two-goal swing, a penalty at each end, and a late comeback with a sending-off in the closing stages gave this tie plenty of drama.
Roma looked in control early. Matías Soulé finished from Rodrigo Mora's assist on 11 minutes, and Donyell Malen converted a penalty on 17 after Ayden Heaven's handball. United hit back with greater control of the game, finishing with 15 shots to Roma's 7, 6 on target to 4, and 49 dangerous attacks to 37. The turn came when Cunha was fouled by Gianluca Mancini and Bruno Fernandes scored the penalty on 58 minutes. Roma held on until the 83rd minute, when Cunha fired in from close range, and he struck again three minutes later from Shea Lacey's assist. He was sent off on a second yellow in stoppage time, which is a concern for United's next fixture. The win gives United a big boost in the Champions League table, while Roma were left to rue a collapse after a strong start and a game marked by 14 fouls and some loose discipline from Mancini.
Manchester United are 21st in the Champions League table and winless in nine, with Michael Carrick under pressure. Roma arrive in form after a 5-2 win over Udinese, led by in-form Donyell Malen. A top-24 finish is the target, so this is a big night at Old Trafford.
He has 11 goals this season and is Roma's main threat. He could exploit a United defence missing Yoro.
United's creative focal point must supply chances and set the tempo while key players are missing.
He is expected to start after returning from injury and could bring composure to a midfield without Ugarte.
He may return from a hip injury and could add pace and a goal threat if fit.
Manchester United
Roma
Manchester United•MidfielderSantiago Castro of Roma is caught offside.
Foul committed by Bryan Cristante of Roma.
Bryan Mbeumo of Manchester United wins a free kick in the defensive half.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of added time.
Matheus Cunha from Manchester United commits a foul.
Leonardo Balerdi from Roma wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Matheus Cunha2nd YellowMatheus Cunha from Manchester United receives a second yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Marten de Roon of Roma.
Youri Tielemans from Manchester United is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Substitution for Manchester United: Matthijs de Ligt comes on for Harry Maguire due to an injury.
Substitution for Manchester United: Mason Mount comes on for Bruno Fernandes.
Matheus CunhaYellow CardMatheus Cunha from Manchester United receives a yellow card for excessive celebration.
assist: Shea Lacey
Goal! Manchester United lead 3-2 against Roma as Matheus Cunha scores with a right-footed shot from the right side of the box into the bottom right corner, assisted by Shea Lacey.
Foul committed by Harry Maguire of Manchester United.
Santiago Castro from Roma is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
assist: Bruno Fernandes
Goal! The score is now Manchester United 2, Roma 2. Matheus Cunha scores for Manchester United with a right-footed shot from close range into the bottom right corner.
Evan Ndicka from Roma is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Youri Tielemans of Manchester United.
Handball by Bryan Mbeumo of Manchester United.
Santiago Castro from Roma is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Harry Maguire of Manchester United.
Harry MaguireYellow CardHarry Maguire of Manchester United receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by Leonardo Balerdi of Roma.
Bryan Mbeumo of Manchester United wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Roma: Santiago Castro comes on for Donyell Malen.
Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box that goes too high. Kobbie Mainoo provided the assist.
Attempt saved. Matheus Cunha from Manchester United has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but Devis Vásquez from Roma saves it in the bottom right corner. The shot was assisted by Bruno Fernandes.
Substitution for Roma: Evan Ndicka comes on for Mario Hermoso.
Substitution for Manchester United: Lisandro Martínez comes on for Ayden Heaven.
Substitution for Manchester United: Shea Lacey comes on for Amad Diallo.
Substitution for Roma: Daniele Ghilardi comes on for Gianluca Mancini.
Foul committed by Bryan Cristante of Roma.
Youri Tielemans from Manchester United is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Matías Soulé from Roma wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Ayden HeavenYellow CardAyden Heaven of Manchester United receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by Ayden Heaven of Manchester United.
Manchester United win a corner after Bryan Cristante concedes.
Diogo Dalot's header from close range is blocked. Harry Maguire provided the assist with a headed pass.
Corner awarded to Manchester United after a concession by Leonardo Balerdi.
Harry Maguire's header from the right side of the six-yard box is blocked. Bruno Fernandes provided the assist with a cross.
Manchester United win a corner after Wesley concedes.
Amad Diallo's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Bruno Fernandes provided the assist.
Attempt missed. Diogo Dalot from Manchester United takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the box that goes close but misses to the left. Bruno Fernandes provided the assist.
Marten de Roon from Roma wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Matheus Cunha of Manchester United.
Bryan Mbeumo from Manchester United hits the left post with a left-footed shot from outside the box, assisted by Matheus Cunha with a through ball after a fast break.
VAR decision: the previous decision has been cancelled.
Goal! Bruno Fernandes scores for Manchester United with a right-footed penalty shot into the high center of the goal. The score is now Manchester United 1, Roma 2.
Gianluca Mancini of Roma concedes a penalty after committing a foul in the penalty area.
Penalty awarded to Manchester United as Matheus Cunha is fouled in the penalty area.
Substitution for Manchester United: Youri Tielemans comes on for Carlos Baleba due to an injury.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Carlos Baleba from Manchester United.
The second half begins with Manchester United trailing Roma 2-0.
Substitution for Roma: Niccolò Pisilli comes on for Rodrigo Mora.
Matías Soulé from Roma hits the left post with a left-footed shot from outside the box, assisted by Rodrigo Mora.
The first half ends with Manchester United trailing Roma 0-2.
Attempt saved. Kobbie Mainoo from Manchester United has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the top left corner by Devis Vásquez from Roma. The assist came from Bruno Fernandes.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 2 minutes of added time.
Foul committed by Gianluca Mancini of Roma.
Matheus Cunha from Manchester United wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt saved. Donyell Malen from Roma has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the bottom left corner by Senne Lammens of Manchester United. The shot was assisted by Bryan Cristante with a headed pass.
Attempt missed. Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes too high. He was assisted by Carlos Baleba.
Foul committed by Leonardo Balerdi of Roma.
Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United has his right-footed shot from outside the box blocked.
Donyell Malen from Roma commits a foul.
Carlos Baleba from Manchester United wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Donyell MalenYellow CardDonyell Malen from Roma receives a yellow card for a foul.
Attempt saved. Leonardo Balerdi's header from the center of the box is saved in the top center of the goal by Senne Lammens. Rodrigo Mora provided the assist with a cross.
Roma have been awarded a corner after Leny Yoro conceded it.
Carlos Baleba from Manchester United is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Marten de Roon of Roma.
Emanuele LulliYellow CardEmanuele Lulli from Roma receives a yellow card for handball.
Emanuele Lulli of Roma commits a handball.
Gianluca Mancini from Roma is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Matheus Cunha of Manchester United.
Attempt missed. Carlos Baleba from Manchester United takes a left-footed shot from outside the box but it goes high and wide to the left. Matheus Cunha provided the assist.
Attempt blocked. Matheus Cunha from Manchester United has a right-footed shot from outside the box that is blocked.
Wesley from Roma commits a foul.
Amad Diallo of Manchester United wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Mario Hermoso of Roma.
Carlos Baleba from Manchester United wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Emanuele Lulli from Roma is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Matheus Cunha from Manchester United commits a foul.
Delay is over. The teams are ready to continue.
Substitution for Roma: Emanuele Lulli comes on for Devyne Rensch due to an injury.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Devyne Rensch from Roma.
Matías SouléYellow CardMatías Soulé from Roma receives a yellow card.
Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United receives a yellow card.
Goal! Donyell Malen scores for Roma with a right-footed shot into the bottom left corner. The score is now Manchester United 0, Roma 2.
Attempt blocked. Matías Soulé from Roma has a right-footed shot from the center of the box that is blocked.
Ayden Heaven of Manchester United concedes a penalty for a handball in the penalty area.
Foul committed by Gianluca Mancini of Roma.
Matheus Cunha from Manchester United wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Diogo Dalot is caught offside for Manchester United.
assist: Rodrigo Mora
Goal! Roma takes the lead 1-0 against Manchester United. Matías Soulé scores with a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom right corner, assisted by Rodrigo Mora.
Foul committed by Gianluca Mancini of Roma.
Kobbie Mainoo from Manchester United wins a free kick on the right wing.
Offside called against Roma. Devyne Rensch is caught offside.
First half begins.
