04.11.2026 09:41
In the 4th week of the UEFA Champions League, Manchester United won 3-2 at home against Roma after falling 2-0 behind. Matheus Cunha, who brought victory to his team with two goals in the final minutes, took off his jersey and jumped into the fans. The Brazilian footballer received a red card in the 90th minute of the match.
Manchester United and Roma faced each other at Old Trafford in the 4th week of the UEFA Champions League. The English representative, who completed the first half two goals behind, produced an unforgettable comeback with their performance in the second half. Matheus Cunha, who took the stage in the final part of the match, changed the fate of the game by scoring two goals within three minutes.
ROMA BUILT A TWO-GOAL LEAD IN THE FIRST HALF
Roma, who started the match effectively, took the lead with Matias Soule's goal in the 11th minute. The Italian team increased the gap to two with Donyell Malen's penalty goal in the 17th minute. As Manchester United's efforts in the first half did not pay off, the visiting team went into the dressing room with a 2-0 lead.
CUNHA TURNED THE MATCH AROUND IN THREE MINUTES
Manchester United, who started the second half with more desire, reduced the gap to one with Bruno Fernandes' penalty goal in the 58th minute. In the English team, who increased their pressure for an equalizer, Matheus Cunha took the stage in the 83rd minute and made the score 2-2. The Brazilian star found the net once again just three minutes later and put Manchester United ahead 3-2.
HE TOOK OFF HIS SHIRT AND JUMPED INTO THE CROWD
After the goal that brought his team the victory, Cunha, who experienced great joy, took off his shirt and jumped onto the fans in the stands. The Brazilian footballer's enthusiastic celebration created striking images at Old Trafford. However, Cunha, the hero of the night, was sent off with a second yellow card in the 90th minute, leaving his team with 10 men.
A 9-MATCH WINLESS RUN ENDED
Manchester United ended their 9-match winless streak with a 3-2 victory over Roma. The English representative raised their points to 6, while Roma remained on 4 points.