FOOTBALL – MANCHESTER United produced a remarkable second-half comeback to defeat Roma 3-2 in a dramatic Uefa Champions League league-phase encounter yesterday, recovering from a two-goal half-time deficit to snatch a memorable victory at Old Trafford yesterday.
United endured a difficult opening period as Roma made an impressive start and took control of the contest with two first-half goals.
However, the hosts returned after the break with renewed determination and gradually turned the match around.
Their revival gathered momentum in the 58th minute when Bruno Fernandes converted a penalty to reduce the deficit to 2-1 and give United renewed hope.
Roma attempted to protect their advantage, but United continued to push forward in search of an equaliser.
Their persistence finally paid off in the 83rd minute when Matheus Cunha struck to bring the home side level, transforming the atmosphere and setting up a dramatic finish.
Just three minutes later, the Brazilian forward found the net again in the 86th minute, completing a remarkable brace and turning the contest completely on its head as United moved ahead 3-2.
The late turnaround left Roma stunned after they had appeared to have the match under control following their commanding first-half display.
United held on to their advantage to secure all three points in a thrilling encounter, with Cunha emerging as the decisive figure through his outstanding late contribution.
Barcelona produced an impressive attacking display against Aston Villa, with Raphinha scoring a brilliant double on way to a lopsided 3-0 win.
Raphinha struck in the 52nd minute, extending the hosts’ lead and strengthening their control of the contest.
The Brazilian winger was on target again in the 64th minute, completing his brace.
The Spanish giants made an early breakthrough, taking the lead in the seventh minute through teenage sensation Lamina Yamal. The forward found the net to give Barcelona a perfect start and put the visitors under immediate pressure.
Inter Milan downed Feyenoord 3-0.
The Italian side made an immediate impact, opening the scoring just eight minutes into the contest through Yann Bisseck. The defender found the net to give Inter an early advantage and put the hosts on the back foot.
Feyenoord struggled to contain Inter’s attacking threat, and the visitors extended their lead in the 34th minute when Francesco Pio Esposito struck to make it 2-0.
The goal capped a productive first-half performance from the Italian outfit, who carried a comfortable advantage into the interval.
Inter showed no signs of easing their pressure after the restart and added a third goal nine minutes into the second half.
Piotr Zielinski found the back of the net in the 54th minute, further strengthening Inter’s grip on the match and leaving Feyenoord facing a daunting deficit.
Paris Saint-Germain delivered a breathtaking display of attacking football to sweep aside Villarreal 6-0, scoring four times in a devastating first-half performance before adding two more goals after the break.
The French champions made an explosive start, taking the lead in the ninth minute when Joao Neves found the back of the net to put the visitors firmly in control.
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