# Manchester United and AS Roma Champions League match > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/manchester-united-and-as-roma-champions-league-match > Updated: 2026-11-04T08:32:35.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2. AS Roma and Manchester United met in a Champions League fixture that resulted in a 3-2 comeback victory for Manchester United. Roma initially held a 2-0 lead following a goal by Soulé and a penalty by Malen. The match was characterized by controversial officiating by referee Jesús Gil Manzano. A penalty awarded to Manchester United following contact between Mancini and Cunha was ordered to be retaken after the initial save by Vasquez was deemed invalid due to the involvement of Bryan Cristante. Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini criticized the decision, referring to the penalty as a “rigorino”. Following the defeat, Roma supporters reported negative experiences in Manchester, alleging intimidating behavior by local police. Fans claimed they faced overcrowding and hostile treatment, with one report alleging that a supporter experiencing a medical emergency was restrained by police instead of receiving immediate medical attention. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-04: AS Roma fans and coach report issues following Manchester United defeat AS Roma fans and manager Gasperini reported police intimidation and controversial officiating following Roma's 3-2 Champions League loss to Manchester United. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/as-roma-fans-and-coach-report-issues-following-manchester-united-defeat ### 2026-11-03: Manchester United and AS Roma compete in Champions League match AS Roma and Manchester United played a Champions League match featuring a Soulé goal, a Malen penalty, and controversial officiating regarding a Manchester United penalty and a missed red card for Harry Maguire 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manchester-united-and-as-roma-compete-in-champions-league-match --- Cite as: Manchester United and AS Roma Champions League match. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/manchester-united-and-as-roma-champions-league-match