Man United Rally From 2-0 Down to Beat Roma 3-2 — SkimNews
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- Manchester United overturned a 2-0 deficit reached inside 18 minutes to beat Roma 3-2, completing their first Champions League comeback from two goals down since October 2021.
- Matheus Cunha struck twice late in the second half to complete the turnaround, with Bruno Fernandes’ penalty in between cutting the deficit after Matìas Soulè scored in the 11th minute and Donyell Malen converted seven minutes later.
- Michael Carrick ended a nine-game winless run with the 3-2 victory, which delivered only the club’s third win of the campaign and a much-needed boost for the manager.
- Stretford End supporters threw a small number of tennis balls onto the pitch and released green-and-gold balloons; players quickly removed the balls, and the disruption caused only a brief delay—far less disruptive than a similar Celtic demonstration last year.
- Manchester United supporters timed the preplanned protest for 21 minutes to mark 21 years of Glazer ownership, part of years of attempts to force regime change through numerous protests.
- Jim Ratcliffe faced supporter criticism over United’s on-field problems and increased ticket prices after taking control of soccer operations following his purchase of an initial 25% stake for $1.3 billion in 2024.
- Manchester United entered the match in 17th place in the Premier League after a historically bad start to the 2026-27 campaign.
Why it matters: Carrick’s team ended a nine-game winless run and recorded only its third victory of the 2026-27 campaign, giving the manager a much-needed boost while his position remains under intense scrutiny. The 3-2 reversal delivered relief and delight to supporters after a protest timed for 21 minutes to mark 21 years of Glazer ownership.
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