Manchester United came from two goals down to beat Roma 3-2 in the Champions League on Tuesday. Matheus Cunha scored two late goals for Manchester United against Roma, but he was sent off in injury time.
Comeback and dismissal
Cunha's two late goals helped Manchester United turn the match around against Roma. He was sent off in injury time after receiving two yellow cards, and he was yellow-carded for jumping in the crowd while celebrating the winner.
Attacking numbers
Cunha had nine touches in the Roma box, more than any player from either side. He had four shots at goal, which was the joint-most in the match, and his three shots on target were not bettered by any player. Cunha also created two chances, with only Bruno Fernandes and Rodrigo Mora creating more.
Duels and dribbles
Cunha attempted six dribbles and completed four, the best showing on either side. In one-on-one situations, no player matched his 19 attempts and no one came close to the 10 that he won. He also attempted three tackles in the match, with only three players attempting more.
Season figures
Cunha won three fouls for his team, joint-most in the match along with Carlos Baleba. Cunha is one of only two players, along with Bryan Mbeumo, to have played in all 14 Manchester United games in 2026/27. Cunha and Mbeumo also share second spot in the Manchester United squad for goals scored with four each, behind Bruno Fernandes on five.
