Champions League – Cunha scores twice as Manchester United beat Roma 3-2

In another key match of the fourth round of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League, Manchester United, playing at Old Trafford, came back from two goals down to defeat Roma 3-2 thanks to goals from Bruno Fernandes and Cunha.

In the 11th minute, Rodrigo Mora chipped a pass into the penalty area, where an unmarked Sule controlled the ball and slotted it home, giving Roma a 1-0 lead.

In the 16th minute, Roma's attack was cleared, and Sule regained possession, dribbled past the defense, and fired a shot. However, the ball struck Manchester United defender Eden Haven's hand, and the referee awarded Roma a penalty. Malen then converted the penalty, giving Roma a 2-0 lead over Manchester United.

In the 26th minute, Manchester United attempted a counter-attack. Carlos Baleba received a pass back from Cunha at the edge of the penalty area and fired a long-range shot, but the ball went over the post. In the 29th minute, Marten De Roon received the ball and shot from inside the penalty area, but the shot went wide. In the 35th minute, Emanuele Luli committed a handball foul while contesting for possession and was shown a yellow card by the referee.

In the 44th minute, Bruno Fernandes, positioned at the edge of the penalty area, received a pass back from Carlos Baleba and unleashed a long-range shot, but the ball went over the bar. In the 45th minute, Cristante headed the ball across, and Malen followed up, breaking through to the edge of the penalty area before firing a long-range shot, which was saved by Manchester United goalkeeper Lamens.

In the 51st minute of the second half, Manchester United substituted Tielemans for the injured Carlos Baleba.

In the 55th minute, Cunha went down in the penalty area after receiving the ball, resulting in a penalty for Manchester United. Bruno Fernandes took the penalty but it was saved by Roma goalkeeper Devis Vázquez. However, after VAR intervention, it was determined that a Roma player had entered the penalty area prematurely, thus giving Manchester United a retake opportunity. Bruno Fernandes then converted the penalty, helping Manchester United pull one back to 2-1.

In the 59th minute, Cunha made a long pass, and Mbomo received the ball and took a long-range shot, but the ball hit the post. In the 66th minute, Bruno Fernandes took a corner kick, and Maguire headed the ball towards goal, but it hit an opposing player. In the 77th minute, Bruno Fernandes passed the ball to Cunha, who followed up with a long-range shot, but it was saved by Roma goalkeeper Devis Vázquez.

In the 83rd minute, Bruno Fernandes' diagonal pass was cleared, and Cunha received the ball and slotted it home to level the score at 2-2 for Manchester United. In the 86th minute, Shea Lessie's diagonal pass found Cunha, who unleashed a powerful shot to give Manchester United a 3-2 lead. Cunha, who scored for Manchester United, was shown a yellow card for taking off his shirt in celebration.

In stoppage time of the second half, Cunha tackled Roma defender Balerdi, resulting in his second yellow card and being sent off.

In the end, Manchester United came from behind to defeat Roma 3-2 at home.

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