# Man Utd 3-2 Roma: Carrick's comeback win

> Manchester United's 3-2 comeback win over Roma after penalty drama.
- Title: Man Utd 3-2 Roma: Carrick's comeback win · BBC Sport
- Summary: Manchester United's 3-2 comeback win over Roma after penalty drama. Manchester United beat Roma 3-2 in a dramatic Champions League match after a penalty save…
- Keywords: manchester united, roma, champions league, michael carrick, bruno fernandes, matheus cunha, man utd, red devils, football, penalty, comeback win, BBC Sport
- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c6q8n98y4023o
- Published: 2026-11-04T00:27:37.243+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: manchester united, roma, champions league, michael carrick, bruno fernandes, matheus cunha, man utd, red devils, football, penalty, comeback win, sports
## Penalty drama
Manchester United trailed 2-0 before a penalty retake changed the game.

> We cannot know how important Bryan Cristante's foot touching the Roma penalty area as Bruno Fernandes took his initial spot-kick at Old Trafford will prove to be for Michael Carrick
## Second-half surge
Matheus Cunha scored twice in the final seven minutes to complete the comeback.
## First-half criticism
Wayne Rooney and Nicky Butt condemned United's first-half performance as 'nothing'.
## Carrick's half-time talk
Carrick urged players to stay positive and avoid frustration after a disappointing first half.

> At half-time, I was wanting them to be more positive if anything, and not get too disappointed and frustrated
## Rooney's praise
Rooney credited Carrick for inspiring belief in the team after the penalty miss.

> I think Michael Carrick deserves a lot of credit
## Carrick's calm
Carrick remained calm despite the penalty miss and focused on the next moment.

> I didn't chuckle, I didn't smile, I wasn't happy about it
## Green and gold protests
Protests against Glazer family and ownership occurred before and during the match.
## Historical context
United previously came back from 2-0 down to beat Atalanta under Solskjaer.
## Upcoming challenge
United face Aston Villa in a crucial match to maintain momentum.
## Carrick's sleep
Carrick admitted he won't sleep better after the win due to team's ongoing challenges.

> Genuinely, no. I don't. Really, I don't
## Schmeichel's view
Schmeichel called the comeback 'papering over cracks' but a positive step forward.

> Things look a little bit better. Don't get me wrong, the second half is papering over the cracks from the first half
## Carrick's future
Carrick remains uncertain about his future but focused on the next game.

> I don't have a crystal ball to know what happens next
## Key takeaway

Manchester United beat Roma 3-2 in a dramatic Champions League match after a penalty save and second-half resurgence.