Manchester United produced a stunning second-half comeback to defeat Roma 3-2 in a Champions League match at Old Trafford, overturning a 2-0 half-time deficit.
Roma took the lead through Matias Soule and doubled it via a Donyell Malen penalty after a handball by Ayden Heaven. United were booed off at the interval having failed to register a shot in the penalty area.
Manager Michael Carrick inspired a dramatic turnaround without tactical changes, urging greater intensity. Bruno Fernandes converted a penalty after a controversial encroachment call, then Matheus Cunha equalized following a defensive error by Leonardo Balerdi.
Cunha completed the comeback with a powerful strike from a narrow angle, assisted by Shea Lacey, sending Old Trafford into raptures. The Brazilian was later sent off for overexuberance.
Despite the thrilling victory, questions remain about United's consistency after a first-half display that Carrick described as lacking commitment. The win offers hope but highlights the team's tendency to start poorly against adversity.
