Manchester United snapped a nine-match winless streak with a dramatic Champions League comeback against Roma on Tuesday, overturning a two-goal half-time deficit at Old Trafford.
Quick facts
- Manchester United recovered from 2-0 down at the interval to beat Roma.
- Bruno Fernandes converted a retaken penalty to begin the fightback.
- Matheus Cunha struck twice to complete United’s turnaround.
- Barcelona defeated Aston Villa 3-0, while Paris Saint-Germain crushed Villarreal 6-0.
- Bayern Munich beat Atletico Madrid 2-0 with late goals, and Inter Milan won 3-0 at Feyenoord.
Roma, from Italy’s Serie A, shocked the home side during the opening half and headed into the break holding a 2-0 advantage.
United responded strongly after the restart. Fernandes reduced the gap from the spot after being required to take his penalty again, before Cunha produced two outstanding goals to secure the win.
Elsewhere in Tuesday’s Champions League fixtures, Barcelona recorded a 3-0 victory over Aston Villa at Camp Nou. Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain delivered the night’s biggest result, beating Villarreal 6-0 in Spain.
Bayern Munich relied on late strikes to overcome Atletico Madrid 2-0. Inter Milan also won away from home, defeating Feyenoord 3-0.
