Miguel Maduro, appointed by Infantino in 2016 amid pledges to reform Fifa following corruption scandals under predecessor Sepp Blatter, believes the three-term limit on presidents in Fifa’s statutes is clear and should be cited by associations to block Infantino from standing again next year.

Infantino’s position appeared under threat during the summer after details of a private investor plan for the World Cup, developed without the knowledge of the Fifa Council or national associations, emerged. However, he now seems well placed for re-election, drawing support from most associations across Africa, Asia, Oceania and South America.

Maduro, who was dismissed by Infantino in 2017 after challenging Russia’s Vitaly Mutko’s appointment to the Fifa Council, has helped campaign group FairSquare draft a letter to Fifa’s governance, audit and compliance committee questioning Infantino’s eligibility to stand again.

He is now backing its latest move urging national associations to declare him ineligible, but fears many may be reluctant to act.

“The fact that they are not (challenging Infantino’s eligibility) tells us a lot of the extent to which the climate is one of fear,” he said.

"We’ve seen that whoever acts on their own and challenges and shows a dissenting voice, or shows even that they have an opinion of their own, gets ostracised, gets set aside, loses influence in the framework of power of Fifa."

European associations may also hesitate to challenge Infantino on this issue, having agreed a change to Uefa’s statutes in 2024 which enabled incumbent Aleksander Ceferin to stand again next year.

On that point, Maduro noted: "There is certainly a contradiction in the spirit of what they’ve done, but it’s still different – at least (in Uefa’s case) they changed the rule.

"It was a very negative change but (the term limit preventing Ceferin standing again) is no longer in the rules. In this case (Fifa), it is in the rules."

Fifa said in 2022 that a decision taken by the Fifa Council just before the World Cup final had discounted Infantino’s first three-year term as president, leaving him clear to stand again in 2027.

The committee determining Infantino’s eligibility for next year’s election is chaired by Bruno Chiomento, who has known Infantino for more than 20 years. European members of the Fifa Council have asked Fifa to consider recusing him and replacing him due to his relationship with Infantino.

Should Fifa’s electoral committee clear him, Maduro said national associations could still challenge Infantino’s eligibility at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and the Swiss Federal Tribunal beyond that.

Maduro believes Fifa’s checks and balances are even less effective now than under Blatter, arguing Infantino has been left "free to do whatever he wants".

He said reports of committee members like Chiomento receiving VIP trips to the World Cup were concerning if these were at the discretion of Infantino or Fifa rather than part of a contractual agreement.

"If those that are supposed to do such control are subject to being removed by those that they are supposed to control, their independence is undermined," he said.

With just two rounds remaining in the Apertura 2026 regular season, América, Chivas and Cruz Azul are locked in a tight battle for the top spot, all level on 29 points in the overall standings.

América hold the edge as Guadalajara hosts a head-to-head showdown

Las Águilas lead the standings thanks to their superior goal difference (+15), but will finish the campaign with two consecutive away games against Pumas and Tigres. Meanwhile, El Rebaño Sagrado and La Máquina will have much of their fate decided on the final matchday, when they face off at Estadio Akron in what promises to be a final before the final.

An unprecedented top three in short-format tournaments

In nearly three decades of short-format tournaments, these three giants have never finished a regular season occupying all three top spots at the same time. Atlas are also lurking just two points behind, meaning any slip-up could change this potentially unprecedented outcome in Mexican soccer.

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When it seemed Carrick’s job was untenable, there was an extraordinary fightback, a victory plucked from the jaws of defeat, a strange kind of glory from complete ignominy. The crowd who had reacted to the award of a penalty by calling for the Glazer family to go ended up galvanised and roused, cheering a team who had been an absolute embarrassment for 45 minutes to a victory few saw coming, chorusing Carrick’s name.

He has a lifeline. “He needed that win tonight, the club needed that win, the players needed that win,” said the captain Bruno Fernandes. After 54 days without a victory, everyone did. “Big character, big fight,” said Youri Tielemans. “It’s unbelievable, really,” said Kobbie Mainoo.

United were both unbelievably and believably bad at the start. It defied credibility when they emerged as victors.

Carrick had said he knew it sounded crazy when he said he was looking forward to this game. By half-time, his optimism appeared delusional. But now and again, even when they are at their lowest ebb for decades, United can justify the faith.

Carrick had talked on Monday about a magical night against Roma. That was 20 seasons ago, when United destroyed them 7-1. Fast forward from 2007 to 2026 and, out of nowhere, this version of United stumbled across something wondrous of their own. “This place can do magical things,” said Carrick, attributing it to the power of Old Trafford. It was as good an explanation as any.

Roma could be forgiven for wondering what happened, if they are cursed on this ground. Two goals to the good, they almost made it three on the stroke of half-time. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side were showing it was possible to play dynamic attacking football and produce a coherent team in a 3-4-3 formation at Old Trafford, something Ruben Amorim never accomplished despite his best efforts.

Roma’s first win in England in 17 attempts and 25 years appeared a certainty. Instead, they departed defeated, taking regrets for eternity back to the eternal city. Overwhelmed by a Real Madrid fightback in the last 10 minutes two months ago, they suffered again in a strange sequel.

The catalysts for the comeback were Fernandes and Matheus Cunha. The Portuguese scored one goal and made another, showing why Carrick had to restore him to the team after his post-match criticisms of the manager in Italy. The Brazilian had a part in the first goal, scored the equaliser, then the winner and still had time to collect a red card.

Booked for celebrating his goal in the crowd, Cunha was sent off in injury time, sliding recklessly into Leonardo Balerdi. He is out of United’s trip to Lisbon to face Sporting in three weeks’ time.

Victory came at another cost: Carlos Baleba had appeared the first United player to sprint all game when he burst through on goal just after half-time but pulled up holding his hamstring and went off in tears. He presumably will not be seen again until December.

So he went off before the game was transformed. If Carrick has been luckless of late, United may have had twin strokes of fortune. They were awarded a penalty, with Gianluca Mancini deemed to have fouled Cunha, and then a retake after Roma’s third-choice goalkeeper Devis Vazquez saved from Fernandes but Bryan Cristante was punished for encroachment. The United captain’s aim was surer the second time around and he ended his own goal drought, which dated back almost two months.

There was almost an instant equaliser. Cunha released Bryan Mbeumo with a wonderful pass and the Cameroonian’s shot hit both posts but did not cross the line. As Old Trafford rediscovered energy and excitement, Diogo Dalot had a header cleared off the line by Cristante.

Then Cunha doubled his tally of goals for the season within the space of four minutes. When Fernandes crossed, Balerdi inexplicably missed his kick and Cunha slotted in. Shortly after, he whipped in a sumptuous shot off the near post to complete a remarkable turnaround.

“Matheus can do them things,” said Carrick, vaguely. The manager had played his part, too: bringing on Shea Lacey added a threat on the right flank, swapping Cunha and Mbeumo at half-time worked.

And so United’s nine-game run without a win was ended. A second victory in the Champions League this season reduces the chance they will fail to even get a top-24 finish. Yet when the Stretford End threw tennis balls on to the pitch in protest, it was tempting to think that, given United’s problems with football, they were merely seeing if they could fare better with something else.

To begin with, United had surged into a two-goal deficit, conceding twice in the space of eight minutes. It was the earliest any visiting side had ever scored twice at Old Trafford in Europe.

The lack of an alternative left-back has been damaging since Luke Shaw was injured. It was a factor in Roma’s swift double. Preferred to the dropped Lisandro Martinez, Ayden Heaven’s recall swiftly turned hellish. Dalot was dismal, even by his own standards

When Rodrigo Mora swept a cross-field ball and a jumping Heaven only succeeded in heading thin air, Dalot was caught upfield, allowing an unmarked Matias Soule to sweep in a low shot. Remarkably, Dalot was out of position again, allowing Soule room behind him, when the Argentinian’s shot hit Heaven’s arm.

Donyell Malen converted the penalty. It was his 12th goal in 13 games. There was almost a 13th, when Senne Lammens made a fine save after the Red Devils’ defence parted like the Red Sea. Forever unmarked, Soule then curled a shot just wide.

Roma could have finished United, and perhaps Carrick, off. Instead, he has a reprieve. “I don’t have a crystal ball to know what happens next,” he said. But whether with a crystal ball, a tennis ball or a football, this was hard to predict.

On Tuesday (3), Internacional beat Coritiba 1–0 at Beira-Rio in Matchday 34 of the Brasileirão.

Alerrandro scored the goal that brought relief to Inter fans, converting a penalty conceded in stoppage time by center-back Rodrigo Moledo, an Inter fan favorite who made nearly 250 appearances for the club from Rio Grande do Sul between 2010 and 2023.

All of this, coupled with the fact that the win lifted Internacional out of the relegation zone, set social media buzzing late into the night.

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Club Universidad Nacional announced ticket sales and the official price list for their home match against Club América this Saturday, November 7, at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario, on Matchday 16 of the Apertura 2026.

A crucial clash and broadcast details

The match kicks off at 9:00 p.m. (central Mexico time), with coverage on Canal 5, TUDN, and ViX. Pumas, coached by Esteban Solari, must take all three points to keep their hopes of reaching the quarterfinals alive. By contrast, the Águilas head into the derby having already qualified and firmly established themselves at the top of the standings.

Available seating and prices

Tickets are available through Ticketmaster. Base prices range from 400 pesos in Cabecera Norte to 1,400 pesos in Palco and Platea. Including service fees, the cheapest tickets cost around 670 pesos, rising to 1,786 pesos in premium sections.

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Manchester City return to Champions League action tonight when they take on RB Leipzig at the Red Bull Arena. Tonight’s Matchday four match does loom as an important fixture for Enzo Maresca’s side. City have won two and lost one of their first three matches in the Champions League league phase. It does feel vital that they pick up another three points against RB Leipzig tonight given what matches await them in their remaining Champions League fixtures. Manchester City will face a tough RB Leipzig side who will be eager to cause an upset. Martin Demichelis’ side have won their past three matches in all competitions and will be eager to pick up a result tonight to aid their Champions League campaign.

Here is the latest City injury and team news and my predicted Manchester City starting eleven for tonight’s match.

Latest City team news.

Manchester City enter tonight’s match with only player unavailable due to injury. Antoine Semenyo continues to be sidelined due to a knee injury. Outside of Semenyo, Enzo Maresca has a full squad to choose from for a match that does loom as a critical one for his team.

The City travelling squad which was named yesterday is a strong one. There is no shortage of quality options for Enzo Maresca to select from tonight. What is clear is that Manchester City do need viable goalscoring options outside of Erling Haaland. Based on this, I expect Rayan Cherki and Phil Foden to start at the Red Bull Arena. If they do it should give Enzo Maresca’s side more quality in the final third.

Tonight could be the night that Enzo Maresca opts for Elliot Anderson and Ayyoub Bouaddi in midfield to allow Cherki and Foden. If this occurs it would mean that Enzo Fernandez would drop to the bench. Perhaps if this occurs it will give the Manchester City lineup a more balanced look in a match that they must win against RB Leipzig.

My predicted City starting eleven can be seen below.

Predicted Manchester City starting eleven.

Following RB Bragantino's 2-1 win over Santos on Monday (2), two more matches continued Round 34 of the 2026 Brasileirão on Tuesday (3).

In the first match of the evening, Mirassol came from behind to beat Chapecoense 2-1 and mathematically confirmed the Santa Catarina side's relegation to Série B.

Then, tension completely gripped the Beira-Rio.

So much so that, as the teams headed off for halftime in Internacional's match against Coritiba, Inter defender Bruno Gomes gave the officials an earful.

But in stoppage time, Inter secured a crucial 1-0 victory thanks to Alerrandro's penalty.

The number 9 had not found the net in six months.

Notably, the penalty that brought relief to Inter's fans was conceded by Rodrigo Moledo, who played for the Rio Grande do Sul club between 2010–2016 and 2018–2023 (246 appearances and 14 goals).

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• Wednesday (4) - Flamengo vs Grêmio
• Wednesday (4) - Athletico-PR vs Vasco
• Wednesday (4) - Botafogo vs Atlético-MG
• Wednesday (4) - São Paulo vs Corinthians
• Thursday (5) - Palmeiras vs Remo
• Thursday (5) - Cruzeiro vs Bahia
• Friday (6) - Vitória vs Fluminense

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The victory lifted Internacional out of the bottom four, pushing archrivals Grêmio into the relegation zone.

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Atlético Nacional are already planning their squad for the 2027 season and have shortlisted Uruguayan center-back Gian Franco Allala, who currently plays for Liga Deportiva Universitaria de Quito.

Quality and international experience

The 29-year-old center-back fits the profile sought by the Verdolaga thanks to his consistent performances in Ecuadorian football, his previous spell in Spain and two official titles won with LDU. He was also called up to Uruguay's senior national team in mid-2024, adding valuable international exposure.

Verdolaga's defensive plans

Although there is currently no formal offer or advanced official talks between the clubs, Allala stands out as a strong option to bolster the Antioquia side's defense ahead of next year's competitive demands.

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Manchester United came from two goals down to beat Roma in a dramatic Champions League tie on Tuesday to give manager Michael Carrick a much-needed boost as he fights to save his job.

Things were looking bleak at Old Trafford when his side found themselves 2-0 down after just 17 minutes against their Italian visitors, who had not lost in their 10 Serie A games this season.

A nine-game winless run had left Carrick's position increasingly precarious and a poor start left United facing another damaging defeat.

But they stormed back in the second half with a show of character and class that had been missing in a troubled campaign where they had previously won just twice in all competitions.

Captain Bruno Fernandes started the fightback from the penalty spot before Matheus Cunha struck twice in the space of three memorable minutes to turn the game on its head.

What had threatened to be another night to forget became unforgettable for the Old Trafford faithful, while Carrick could breathe a little easier after his side pulled off an unlikely success.

United, though, are hardly the first side to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat on Europe's biggest stage.

Here are some of the greatest comebacks in Champions League history.

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• 'We don't need to save anyone's job,' says Man Utd captain Fernandes

Ajax 2-3 Tottenham (semi-final second leg, 8 May 2019, 3-3 on agg, Spurs win on away goals)

Tottenham travelled to Ajax for the second leg of their semi-final trailing 1-0, and things went from bad to worse in Amsterdam when Matthijs de Ligt and Hakim Ziyech put Ajax 3-0 ahead on aggregate before the break.

Spurs needed to score three times without reply to progress on away goals, and were given a glimmer of hope 10 minutes into the second half through Lucas Moura - and it was game on just four minutes later.

Moura pounced on a loose ball in the box after Fernando Llorente's shot was saved and he curled home to put the hosts on the ropes.

The stunning turnaround was completed in the 95th minute when Moura recorded a hat-trick to seal Tottenham's spot in the final on away goals, leaving Ajax players strewn across the turf in disbelief.

Liverpool 4-0 Barcelona (semi-final second leg, 7 May 2019, 4-3 on agg)

Just 24 hours before Tottenham's heroics in Amsterdam, Liverpool had overturned their own three-goal deficit.

The Reds' hopes of forcing their way back into the semi-final after a 3-0 loss to Barcelona at the Nou Camp looked slim, especially with Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino unavailable because of injury.

But Divock Origi got the ball rolling on seven minutes, before the tie really turned in the space of 166 seconds after half-time when substitute Georginio Wijnaldum scored twice.

A moment of quick thinking saw Liverpool complete the job as Trent Alexander-Arnold spotted Barcelona's defence switch off from a corner, whipping the ball in low for Origi to fire home and spark wild scenes at Anfield.

Roma 3-0 Barcelona (quarter-final second leg, 10 April 2018, 4-4 on agg, Roma win on away goals)

"Roma have risen from their ruins."

That iconic line from commentator Peter Drury summed up an incredible night as Roma clinched a memorable comeback to send Barcelona packing in the quarter-finals.

Own goals from Daniele de Rossi and Kostas Manolas helped Barca record a 4-1 win in the first leg at the Nou Camp.

Edin Dzeko's late goal in Spain gave Roma something to build from and the forward struck early in the return leg to further strengthen their belief.

De Rossi atoned for his own goal with a second-half strike and, with just eight minutes to go, Manolas headed home a corner to end Roma's 34-year wait for a place in the semi-finals of Europe's leading competition.

Barcelona 6-1 Paris St-Germain (last-16 second leg, 8 March 2017, 6-5 on agg)

Arguably the greatest comeback of all, this one is so iconic that it has its very own title in France and Spain - La Remontada (The Comeback).

PSG were clinical at home, winning 4-0, but the Nou Camp sensed something special when Luis Suarez scored after just three minutes in the second leg.

Barcelona were two goals to the good at the break courtesy of a Layvin Kurzawa own goal, but still trailed by two goals on aggregate.

Lionel Messi scored a penalty soon after the restart but Edinson Cavani hit back to silence the home faithful, although it wasn't the pendulum-swinging moment PSG hoped for.

Barcelona, now trailing 5-3, needed three goals in fewer than 30 minutes to achieve a miracle. Neymar scored a free-kick in the 88th minute to offer further hope, before the Brazilian stroked home a 91st-minute penalty to level the tie at 5-5 on aggregate.

But PSG were still heading through on away goals.

Then, with 20 seconds of added time remaining, La Remontada came to fruition when Sergi Roberto turned home Neymar's chipped pass, with Barcelona becoming the only team in history to overturn a four-goal Champions League deficit.

Deportivo La Coruna 4-0 AC Milan (quarter-final second leg, 7 April 2004, 5-4 on agg)

Deportivo La Coruna, currently plying their trade in the second tier of Spanish football, are no longer associated with the Champions League - but they carried out an unforgettable fightback against heavyweight opposition in 2004.

Milan travelled to Spain with a 4-1 lead from the first leg, but Deportivo were not ready to roll over.

Walter Pandiani, who broke the deadlock at the San Siro, got the Spaniards up and running on home soil.

Unlike the first leg when they sat back after taking the lead, Deportivo threw caution to the wind and it paid off as they wiped out Milan's aggregate advantage in just 43 minutes after goals from Juan Carlos Valeron and Albert Luque.

That would have been enough for Deportivo to go through on away goals but they continued to press and Fran slotted home a fourth to confirm Carlo Ancelotti's side were heading out.

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Bruno Fernandes says "a lot of lies" have been reported about his relationship with Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick in recent weeks.

Speaking after United's 3-2 win over Roma on Tuesday, it was the first time the 32-year-old had addressed the media since being dropped to the bench after publicly criticising Carrick's tactics in the wake of their 4-1 loss at Como.

Restored to the team for the Premier League defeat by Chelsea, captain Fernandes converted a 58th-minute penalty against Roma to spark an improbable second-half comeback from 2-0 down.

"It's been tough, there's been a lot of speculation in the media," Fernandes told Amazon Prime.

"A lot of lies around many things that have happened between me and the manager, that we have cleared the air, then after that the manager took the decision to put me on the bench because I'm not performing. That's fair.

"Everyone thought that was a punishment for the words that I had. And, if it was, it was right. The manager is the one who makes the decisions.

"It doesn't change the belief I have of the manager and the staff and every player in this club. It doesn't change my aim to win every game that I have ahead of me."

Victory against Roma ended a run of nine games without a win, easing some of the pressure on Carrick after a challenging period.

But when asked if the result would save his job, Fernandes told Amazon Prime: "We don't need to save anyone's job."

He added: "The club needed that win, the players needed that win. We have been working so hard to get out of this situation all together."

Former Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel said on BBC Radio 5 Live he liked Fernandes' comments and that he hoped "they can draw a line under all this public stuff and they can get back to winning games".

"In Bruno Fernandes' defence is that I've been in football a long time and what's reported in the media is a fraction of the truth usually," said Schmeichel.

"The amount of times I saw something written about the clubs I was playing in that couldn't be further from the truth was absolutely staggering.

"I hope for Manchester United and Michael Carrick they can draw a line under all this public stuff and they can get back to winning games like they did today."

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'That's how we repay Carrick'

After winning 12 of his 17 games in charge last season to guide United back into the Champions League after a two-year absence, Carrick was given a two-year contract.

However, things have quickly unravelled this season and United sit 17th in the Premier League with just one win from their opening nine games.

Carrick was widely expected to be sacked following the Bournemouth game, but United's board decided the 45-year-old deserved the opportunity to turn things around at Old Trafford.

"There has been a lot of pressure on him and that's how we repay him, with a comeback like this, big character, big fight," Youri Tielemans told Amazon Prime following their win over Roma.

The comeback victory at Old Trafford was United's second win from four Champions League games this season and it lifts them up to 17th in the league phase table.

Asked if the result would save Carrick's job, Tielemans replied: "That's a different question. The only thing we can do is stick behind him, fight for him and fight for the club."

Midfielder Kobbie Mainoo added that it was a "relief" to end their winless run.

"A big sigh of relief, we've needed this win for a while and hopefully we can carry it on," he told Amazon Prime.

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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.

In the moment, as the Roma fans celebrated, and Manchester United trailed 2-0, it seemed catastrophic for the club and terminal for Carrick's position as head coach.

But the video assistant referee (VAR) Carlos del Cerro Grande stepped in, advised a retake was required - and at the very least changed the course of the night.

Fernandes kept his nerve to drive home his second attempt and then, in a frenzied atmosphere, Matheus Cunha scored twice in the final seven minutes. Even without the context of everything that came before the game, it was the most improbable of comebacks.

Even Cunha's sending off soon after, which ensured a nervy ending, would not deny United a first win in 10, bringing some respite after a dreadful few weeks.

How did Carrick feel when the penalty was saved? And what did he say at half-time in response to a desperate first-half display that brought condemnation from legendary United figures Wayne Rooney and Nicky Butt, who were covering the game for Amazon Prime?

In that moment, there was even a sense of deja vu.

"I knew at half-time against Watford," recalled Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in September 2023 of his own dismissal as United boss a couple of years earlier. "At half-time, I told the players it was probably going to be the last time we worked together."

United were two goals down at Vicarage Road at half-time that day. Carrick was on the bench as one of Solskjaer's coaches. They went on to lose 4-1.

Not this time.

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Despite the bleakness of the situation, Carrick clearly has a more positive mindset.

"At half-time, I was wanting them to be more positive if anything, and not get too disappointed and frustrated," said Carrick.

"The easiest thing is when you keep trying to do something is feeling sorry for yourself. If something goes wrong, you get disappointed. That's not going to help anybody. We might as well all go home if that's the case. We've got to keep looking for the next moment, the next solution.

"I don't like to keep talking to the lads about what this place can do and the history and what's gone before too much, but it's there.

"This place does magical things, it's done it before and it'll do it over and over again at some point in the future. There's just something in this place that when we do have these types of nights, we do it the hard way.

"But one moment can flip the whole place in a different direction. I spoke about that with the boys. Let's have one moment that can trigger it. And we had that."

Rooney, who was almost pleading with United's players to "show some passion and desire" after a "nothing" first half, could only praise Carrick at the end.

"I think Michael Carrick deserves a lot of credit," said Rooney, "because if you were in his shoes you are thinking how can I change this around?

"Whatever he said to the team at half-time, that got them on the front foot and got that belief in them that they could win the game."

Carrick refused to be downcast - even when Fernandes missed that first penalty.

"I didn't chuckle, I didn't smile, I wasn't happy about it," he said. "But it felt almost like 'there's another moment'.

"But at the same time, I was quite calm because I had a feeling the boys were in a place leaving the changing room that they felt something could happen.

"I have to say, for Bruno to double take that penalty - to have the mentality and finish like that - he deserves a lot of credit."

One great comeback - but what happens now?

While United's victory was certainly well received, it will not mask wider issues.

'Green and gold' protests against the ownership took place before kick-off and during a first-half when the home side were abysmal.

Chants against the Glazer family, minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and director of football Jason Wilcox will not stop just because of this victory, no matter how thrilling.

The sober assessment should also recall United came from behind to beat Atalanta 3-2 at Old Trafford during Solskjaer's time. They lost 5-0 at home to Liverpool four days later. Within a month, the Norwegian had been sacked.

In October 2018, Jose Mourinho was on the brink of dismissal before a Premier League encounter with Newcastle. United trailed 2-0 after 10 minutes but fought back to win. Mourinho lasted 13 more games.

No-one can know how much time Carrick has bought himself with this victory.

"I don't have a crystal ball to know what happens next," he told Amazon Prime. "We move on to the weekend. We've got a really important game here against Aston Villa, which we need to prepare for."

Chief executive Omar Berrada and Wilcox certainly looked much happier at the final whistle than they had done midway through the first half.

Suddenly United look like they can qualify for the next phase of the Champions League. For the first time since September, Carrick's players are enjoying the winning feeling.

But it will mean little unless they can maintain the momentum against Villa, who were getting beaten heavily by Barcelona as Old Trafford was in tumult.

Asked if he will sleep better thanks to the win, Carrick was honest enough to admit that would not be the case.

"Genuinely, no. I don't. Really, I don't," he said. "Whether that's right or wrong, or normal or not, I don't know, but I didn't feel relief. It was more I was genuinely pleased for the players.

"I know how much they care, I know what they're giving. Sometimes it looks like that, sometimes it doesn't, sometimes we play well, sometimes we haven't, and I understand that.

"But I could feel their willingness to do well, and so for them to have to dig really deep, and to see everybody having that feeling that we all crave, that's why we're all here."

'Perfect night' or just 'papering over cracks'?

While the pundits were unanimous in their dismay at United's first-half performance, there was plenty of praise for the second-half revival.

"I said at half-time if you're going to go down, go down fighting. You can accept losing if you've given absolutely everything," said former Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel. "They didn't do that in the first half, but they did in the second half.

"Things look a little bit better. Don't get me wrong, the second half is papering over the cracks from the first half, so now it's a case of using this as a benchmark and now having even more of those conversations.

"You have to put your differences aside because you aren't able to change your players now, so you need everyone on side. Everyone has to be on the same page right now."

Being on the same page has seemed like a challenge for Carrick and his players. Lisandro Martinez and Fernandes have both been publicly critical in recent weeks, the targets ranging from the club's hierarchy to the head coach's tactics.

Ex-England defender Stephen Warnock, however, says the narrative set from the win over Roma is "absolutely perfect" for Carrick.

"What's happened is Manchester United have gone in, a vulnerable team, a team lacking in confidence, they've gone 2-0 down - now what's the reaction?

"Now we've just seen the reaction, so we know it's in there. The team are fighting for the manager and they're fighting to turn results around. You've got to fight and show something. When you show fight and start to run for each other, you get more confident in each other and you start to believe that you can do something.

"The Old Trafford fans and that crowd will have turned it up a notch in the second half as soon as that first goal went in and helped the team believe that they could get something out of it.

"It's a perfect night for Michael Carrick."

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Mirassol beat Chapecoense 2-1 at Arena Condá on Tuesday (3) in Matchday 34 of the 2026 Brasileirão.

The Santa Catarina side opened the scoring through Kauan early in the first half, following an assist from Giovanni Augusto.

Mirassol's comeback began before halftime amid plenty of controversy surrounding referee Lucas Paulo Torezin's decisions.

VAR intervened twice over penalty incidents.

On the first occasion, the referee went to the monitor to review a handball inside the box and awarded a penalty.

Reinaldo, however, missed his third consecutive penalty of the season.

Then, in first-half stoppage time, another controversial refereeing decision followed, with a VAR review confirming a penalty for Camilo's foul on Alesson.

This time, the left-back smashed his spot-kick into the top corner to bring Mirassol level.

At halftime, the match officials even had to leave the pitch under a military police escort because of the Chapecoense fans' anger.

To top it off, less than 15 minutes into the second half, goalkeeper Anderson made one of the most bizarre blunders of the season, resulting in the own goal that completed Mirassol's comeback.

Chapecoense piled on the pressure and fought until the final minute, but could not find an equalizer.

🚦 What it means

The win took Mirassol to 40 points and up to 12th place, opening up a four-point gap over Corinthians, who occupy the first spot in the relegation zone.

Chapecoense, meanwhile, despite having a game in hand over the other teams, remained bottom with 21 points and are mathematically relegated to Série B.

With five matches left to play, the side from western Santa Catarina could only match Corinthians' tally of 36 points, leaving them with no chance of catching Grêmio (37 points).

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Bruno Fernandes denied that Manchester United’s remarkable comeback win against Roma saved Michael Carrick from the sack but admitted the manager was right to drop him for criticising his tactics last month.

The United captain scored their first goal with a twice-taken penalty as they came from 2-0 down to beat Roma 3-2 and record their first victory in 10 matches.

But after their previous Champions League game, a 4-1 thrashing by Como, Fernandes had blamed Carrick for United’s lack of pressing in a post-match interview – and the United manager responded by leaving him as an unused substitute for their next match, a 3-0 loss to Bournemouth.

And Fernandes addressed the issue in another fiery post-match interview following the Roma comeback.

Speaking to Amazon Prime Video, he said: “The manager took a decision of making myself be on the bench because I wasn’t performing, and that’s fair.

“Everyone felt that was a punishment for the words that I had said. And if it was, it was right. The manager is the one that makes the decisions. I have to accept them. I have to go forward with that.

“It doesn’t change the belief I have on the manager and on the staff and and every player that is in this club, and it doesn’t change my aim to win every f***ing game that I have ahead of me.”

Fernandes and Carrick subsequently held talks before the Portuguese was brought back into the team on Saturday against Chelsea.

And as he got increasingly passionate, Fernandes added: “It’s been tough. It’s been a lot of speculation in the media, a lot of lies around many things that have happened in this club between me and the manager, like that we had cleared the air then after when nothing of that happened.”

Carrick has been under pressure as United have only taken seven points in the Premier League this season and had lost their three previous matches in all competitions.

But Fernandes said: “We don’t need to save anyone’s job. But it was important. The club needed that win, the players needed that win. It’s something that we needed as a group of players together with the staff.”

Unai Emery punched the air in frustration at the Spotify Nou Camp.

It came from a place of disappointment and exasperation as his Aston Villa side let slip the opportunity of a result in their Champions League tie against Barcelona.

They had just fallen 2-0 behind in Spain, having tried to match the hosts blow-for-blow.

Raphinha's quick second-half double put the game out of reach after Lamine Yamal's opener, when Villa pressed the self-destruct button just seven minutes in.

It could have led to a collapse but, instead, they took the game to the Spanish champions during an engrossing first half, which could - and perhaps should - have yielded a leveller.

While defeat ended their 100% Champions League start after three wins, it gave Villa and boss Emery the chance to consider their progress.

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Villa firmly believe they belong on this stage. After four years of improvement with Emery they have another chance to prove it.

They arrived in Spain with wins against Club Brugge, Fenerbahce and Viking, but this was their hardest test.

Emery, who celebrated his 55th birthday on Tuesday, wanted to use it as a barometer for their progress, to see how they compared with the current La Liga leaders and five-time European champions.

In the driving rain Villa could argue they matched Barca in the opening period and had it not been for Joao Gomes' glaring error that led to Lamine Yamal's strike, and poor finishing, they could have snatched the advantage.

Yet they fell short. They have been on the rise under Emery but last season's Europa League winners showed they are still not at the level to win in the Nou Camp.

The head coach would also deny it, but perhaps he had something to prove in this stadium which handed him his harshest lesson in the competition nine years ago.

In what became known as La Remontada [The Comeback], Barcelona recovered from 4-0 down from the first leg of their last-16 tie to beat Emery's Paris St-Germain side 6-1 in the home return and 6-5 on aggregate.

"One more match. Just one more match," said Emery when asked about it on Monday.

There was to be no Villa comeback on Tuesday night and Emery's record at the Nou Camp now stands at 15 defeats in 16 games and, in 31 attempts against Barca, he had won just three times.

He was able to field what was his strongest available team, but they created their own problems when Gomes' wretched pass gifted Lamine Yamal the crucial opener.

Emery, whose side were overtaken by second-placed Barcelona in the league phase table, added: "We are working for years together and we made mistakes like that but we have always overcome those mistakes. I am not blaming him."

The self-inflicted wound, though, failed to discourage Villa as they refused to lie down and accept a Barcelona victory.

'It is giving me a lot of information'

Barca were without Andreas Christensen, Eric García and Xavi Espart, leaving them fragile in defence, with 20-year-old midfielder Brian Farinas making his Champions League debut and just second start at right-back.

The hosts had not kept a Champions League clean sheet in 18 games, a run stretching back to April 2025, and there was real fear from seasoned Barca watchers that Villa would exploit their weakness.

In the first half Matty Cash, Gomes and Johan Manzambi, twice, made Barca sweat as the visitors created chances without taking them.

German Leon Goretzka hit the post in the second half but by then the game was done after Raphinha's strikes.

Lamine Yamal, Anthony Gordon and Joao Cancelo went close to adding to Barca's tally, but Emery remained philosophical.

"The test was definitely not in the level we want to achieve but there are a lot of things to learn, a lot of experience for the players and us," he said. "It is giving me a lot of information to analyse and compete at this level.

"Overall, we are competing fantastically in the Champions League, although playing the match we played we have work to do to get to this level [of Barcelona].

"We were sometimes achieving it and close to scoring goals but we must be ruthless in the attacking third, 3-0 is maybe more than we deserved, but we accept the defeat."

It was still a reminder of how far Villa have come under Emery, who took over when they were three points above the Premier League relegation zone.

A Champions League night against Barcelona in the Nou Camp was fanciful when the Spaniard walked in the door from Villarreal.

Since then, he has delivered the Europa League title and two Champions League campaigns and this defeat in Spain will be another key marker in Villa's journey with him as they now prepare to visit Manchester United next on Sunday.

"Barcelona made the right decisions at the right times and scored really good goals," captain John McGinn told TNT Sports.

"The manager spoke about being clinical at important moments in the game. When you come here, 50-50s sometimes don't go your way. They also leave players up the pitch so if you lose the ball they can be away.

"I think we are competitive against teams at this level, we have shown that whether it is Bayern Munich or PSG. It was a huge learning curve for us and I am sure it will stand us in good stead for the future."

Internacional and Coritiba face off at Beira-Rio at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Tuesday (3) in Matchday 34 of the 2026 Brasileirão.

Colorado are languishing in third-to-last place (18th) with just 35 points, but a win would lift them out of the relegation zone, as Grêmio and Mirassol both have 37 points.

Coxa, meanwhile, sit 11th in the table with 42 points and are virtually safe from a return to Série B.

That is because Coritiba are coming off a 2-0 win over Vitória in the previous round.

Compared with the last match (a 2-1 defeat to Fluminense), coach Eduardo Baptista has brought Mercado, Villagra, Carbonero and Vitinho into Inter's lineup in place of Maripán, Ronaldo, Bernabéi and Alan Patrick, respectively.

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Following United’s 3-2 comeback win, Red Devils manager Michael Carrick spoke at a press conference analyzing the match against Roma.

“I’m really proud of my players; they deserve great respect for being able to turn the game around. The fans also did their part; they wanted to inspire us, and their support was palpable.”

“After the first half, there was a lot of frustration, but in the locker room, I reminded the boys how important the fans were. In the second half, we maintained a positive attitude and continued to believe until the end. It’s still a victory, nothing more.”

“It’s certainly a very significant result. Some players experienced sensations they hadn’t yet experienced at Old Trafford, and for the new arrivals, it was crucial to feel the support of the fans. Sometimes, it’s not easy to figure out how to overcome difficulties. Now, however, we must stay calm and focus on the next match.”

“We weren’t in an easy situation. Roma are a top-notch team, they marked the entire pitch individually, and we knew it would be a tough match. We left our opponents too much space, but gradually we managed to get closer to their goal. We knew they could cause us problems, but in those moments you have to keep believing in what you’re doing, without giving in to frustration.”

“In the first half, we could have lost confidence, especially after what happened to Bruno Fernandes on the penalty and Baleba’s exit. Tielemans made a good impact coming off the bench. We wanted to give this victory to our fans.”

The world of football has come together to mourn the death of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel.

The forward suffered head and chest injuries in a heavy collision with goalkeeper Jesus Owono during a Spanish second division match against FC Andorra on Monday.

De Miguel's condition was described as stable but serious on Monday, but his health deteriorated on Tuesday morning and the Spaniard died at 07:00 GMT.

A minute's silence was held before Tuesday evening's Champions League matches across Europe.

That will be repeated for Wednesday's fixtures, as well as all Europa League and Conference League matches this week.

Mourners laid flowers and lit candles beneath a black and white image of De Miguel at the Estadio Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez, Tenerife's home ground.

Tenerife said in a statement on Tuesday evening they will commence six official days of mourning, with all club activities suspended during this time.

The club's players, staff and officials will attend De Miguel's funeral, which will take place in Navahermosa, Toledo.

Tenerife will also open their home ground on Saturday evening to allow supporters to "bid a fitting farewell".

"Jesus de Miguel's family would like to thank everyone for their messages of support and, from the bottom of their hearts, ask that their privacy be respected at this terrible time. May he rest in peace," added the statement.

"We are torn by the news," said Fran Leon, president of Tenerife's federation of supporters' clubs.

"All of the island is in mourning. All of Canarias is in mourning. It's a shared pain."

Fan David Tejera said De Miguel's "effort" and "passion" for Tenerife would endure.

"You are already part of the blue and white history," he said.

Tenerife and Andorra were tied 2-2 seven minutes into stoppage time when the incident occurred.

Owono ran towards the centre circle to clear a long ball when his knee appeared to collide with De Miguel.

The striker lay motionless on the pitch as medical staff treated him before he was taken by ambulance from Tenerife's ground to hospital.

Players from both teams were visibly distressed by the incident, with a number of De Miguel's team-mates in tears.

'Very difficult moment' for Owono

Reuters reported on Tuesday that police in Spain have opened an investigation for possible involuntary manslaughter following De Miguel's death.

Under Spanish law, any death that is deemed non-natural automatically triggers a judicial inquiry.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife chief prosecutor Jose Luis Sanchez-Jauregui told Spanish news agency EFE that criminal proceedings were "very unlikely".

The referee showed Owono a straight red card before abandoning the match.

The goalkeeper, who had over 30,000 followers on Instagram on Tuesday morning, has since deactivated his account.

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho expressed his sadness over the incident and said it is a "very, very difficult moment" for Owono.

"I think it's something very shocking for the world in general, so imagine for the world of football, for people like us who are on the pitch competing every day," he said.

"It's hard, it's sad. Obviously, all our words and feelings go out to the family and friends of the player who passed away, and I also think this has to be a very, very, very difficult moment for the other player [Owono] involved in the situation.

"It's sad for everyone."

After scoring twice in Barcelona's win over Aston Villa, Brazilian forward Raphinha said: "Today I don't want to talk about football, I want to send a message to the family of Jesus - may he rest in peace.

"From the club, I want to send a message of strength to the family."

Ronaldo, Messi & Nadal pay tribute

De Miguel had been at Tenerife for just over a season, having joined in the summer of 2025 from Castellon. The striker helped the team gain promotion to the second division.

The Spanish forward began his career with Leganes at youth level in the Madrid suburbs, playing for a string of teams, including Unionistas de Salamanca, before signing for Castellon in 2023.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said at a news conference the incident was "heartbreaking".

"To see a colleague lose his life in such a manner, it's beyond any words that I can put today," said the Spanish coach.

Other sports stars, including retired Spanish tennis icon Rafael Nadal, Argentine great Lionel Messi, and Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo also left messages on Instagram.

"There are no words. My condolences and lots of strength to all his family and friends," wrote Inter Miami forward Messi.

Nadal expressed a "terrible sadness" at De Miguel's passing "from the bottom of my heart".

"A tragedy. No words," Ronaldo wrote.

"Lots of strength to the family. May he rest in peace."

Former Barcelona defender Gerard Pique, who co-owns Andorra, said: "I am sorry with all my soul. Rest in peace, Jesus."

De Miguel's Tenerife team-mates also paid tribute on social media.

Midfielder Juanjo Sanchez said: "You let me into your heart, and you earned a place in mine, as we shared moments of laughter every single day and took walks barefoot after our training sessions.

"I cannot let this moment pass without highlighting what a wonderful person you are. You never had an unkind word or a sour expression for anyone, and you always displayed exemplary conduct, despite all the challenges you faced.

"You will always be with me, my friend."

Striker Enric Gallego described De Miguel as "one of the best people" he has met, in an emotional statement.

"Thank you for everything we experienced together - for your camaraderie, your character, your humanity and the exemplary attitude you always showed," he said.

"I feel very fortunate to have shared a locker room with you. I'm going to miss you so much."

Forward Fran Sabina said: "There is no explanation or words that make sense of something like this.

"You were an important person in my life.

"We were lucky enough to share unforgettable moments, laughter, stories and experiences that today become memories that I will cherish forever in my heart.

"Thank you my friend. Thank you for every moment lived, for every shared experience, for the laughter, for your affection and, most of all, for this sincere friendship that we had.

"The appreciation we had was mutual. And that's something neither time nor your absence can ever change."

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The Major Division of Colombian Professional Football confirmed the official schedule for the first legs of the 2026 Copa BetPlay semifinals. The competition returns to a two-legged knockout format to crown a new champion.

Schedule confirmed for November 10

Both matches will take place on Tuesday, November 10. First up, at 6:30 p.m., Internacional de Bogotá will host América de Cali at the Estadio Metropolitano de Techo. Later, at 8:30 p.m., Once Caldas will face defending champion Atlético Nacional at the Estadio Palogrande in Manizales.

The road to the semifinals

The Green and Whites secured their spot by beating Medellín 3-2, while the Bogotá side defeated Llaneros 4-1. Meanwhile, América de Cali thrashed Barranquilla FC 4-0, and Once Caldas knocked out Santa Fe (2-0). Dates for the return legs will be announced soon.

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The draw between Toluca and América at the Estadio Azteca ended amid heated controversy and furious protests from the Toluca side toward the refereeing crew.

Anger over the penalty and sending-off

Tensions erupted in the second half after a penalty was awarded to the Águilas, which also resulted in defender Federico Pereira being sent off. Alongside Antonio Mohamed's public complaints, Santiago Simón vented his anger on social media, posting a video of the incident with a blunt message: "What a robbery… Always the same story".

Pressure mounts as Toluca's winless run continues

The Argentine defender's anger reflects the frustration of a Diablos Rojos side struggling on the pitch. The team is on an eight-match winless run in the Apertura 2026 (five draws and three defeats), making their path forward more difficult and setting alarm bells ringing in the Mexican competition.

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Swansea City are waiting to discover the extent of Stephen Welsh's knee injury after the centre-back was helped off during their painful defeat at Portsmouth.

Swansea missed the chance to return to the top of the Championship as they were beaten 3-1 following a dramatic climax at Fratton Park on Tuesday.

The prospect of losing the influential Welsh only added to Swansea's misery after Vitor Matos' team slipped to fourth in the table courtesy of a third defeat in their past four matches.

Welsh was injured in a heavy challenge by Ebou Adams which saw the Portsmouth midfielder booked.

When asked whether Scotland international Welsh's problem could be serious, Swansea head coach Vitor Matos said: "Of course there is that possibility, but let's first have the scan and then speak about it."

Welsh joins a growing injury list which already features long-term absentee Cameron Burgess, leaving Swansea light on options in defence.

Swansea are also without wingers Moussa Yeo and Ronald, while midfielder Stephen Eustaquio was not involved against Portsmouth after coming off in last weekend's win over Blackburn Rovers with a groin problem.

Another wide player, Eom Jisung, was another absentee at Fratton Park after suffering what the club described as a contact injury during the Blackburn game.

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The various fitness issues have not helped a Swansea side who are losing momentum after their spectacular start to the season.

They had looked on course for a draw at Portsmouth after Zan Vipotnik's 85th-minute penalty made it 1-1, and missed a golden chance to go in front when Ross Stewart hit the bar three minutes later.

After Portsmouth responded with two stoppage-time goals to claim victory, players and staff from both clubs clashed in the centre circle after the final whistle.

Matos said he was unsure what sparked the melee because he was "already inside".

But he added: "Let's say it is not an easy place to come and try to hold the emotions, especially with how the game was.

"It's more a situation for the refs to control. It was quite harsh in terms of decisions I would say. It was an emotional game – everyone quite emotional.

"It was not easy in the first half losing a player with a tackle. Then I would say harsh decisions, really on the limit in terms of cards."

Former Cardiff midfielder Adams was fortunate to escape a second yellow card before half-time when he tripped Filip Lissah on the edge of the Portsmouth penalty area.

Pompey, meanwhile, felt hard done by over the decision to rule out Marezi's tap-in - when the score was 1-0 - for a foul on Jenson Seelt by Adrian Segecic.

Swansea will look to respond to the Portsmouth loss at Birmingham City on Saturday, in their final game before the season's second international break.

The Blues replaced Swansea in second place in the table courtesy of their 3-0 win over Millwall on Tuesday.

"It's a hard league, so many games to come," Matos said.

"We need to stay stable emotionally because it's important for us that we focus on what we need to improve."

Aston Villa clashed heads with Barcelona at the Nou Camp earlier tonight as they look to secure a good result on the road in the UEFA Champions League. The Villans made a slow start to the game and conceded the opening goal in the seventh minute when Lamine Yamal found the back of the net. Unai Emery’s men went into the half-time break 1-0 down on the scoreline.

Raphinha scored a quick-fire brace in the second half as the West Midlands club crashed to a disappointing 3-0 loss away from home.

Let’s take a look at how each Aston Villa player fared during the clash against the Catalan club.

GK: Zion Suzuki – 6/10

He made a few solid saves at the back, but still ended up conceding three goals tonight.

RB: Matty Cash – 6/10

Cash earned the ball back once and made one good chance going forward.

CB: Victor Lindelof – 6/10

He cleared his lines when he could but struggled to keep things tidy at the back.

CB: Pau Torres – 6/10

Torres made a few important clearances inside his half and was accurate with his passing.

BARCELONA, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 03: Johan Manzambi of Aston Villa is challenged by Rodri of FC Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD4 match between FC Barcelona and Aston Villa FC at Camp Nou on November 03, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

LB: Ian Maatsen – 6.5/10

He was a positive influence at both ends of the pitch.

CM: Boubacar Kamara – 6.5/10

Kamara anchored the midfield well at times but offered very little going forward.

CM: Joao Gomes – 5/10

He got stuck in with some solid tackles, but made a costly error at the back.

RW: Johan Manzambi – 6/10

Manzambi made two decent runs with the ball and was replaced just after the hour mark.

CAM: Emiliano Buendia – 6.5/10

He made a couple of inviting chances in the final third but struggled to get his name on the scoresheet.

LW: John McGinn – 5.5/10

McGinn made one crucial interception at the back, but failed to influence the game in the final third.

ST: Nicolas Jackson – 6/10

He managed to shine at times, but never looked like he would score.

CM: Leon Goretzka – 6.5/10

He was unfortunate to hit the post.

CM: Ross Barkley – 6/10

Barkley offered very little after coming off the bench.

LW: Ibrahim Mbaye – 6.5/10

He was a threat at times in the final third.

Alysson made two good runs with the ball.

Norwich City head coach Philippe Clement enjoyed the goals but was just as happy with his side's first clean sheet of the season after the Canaries crushed Derby County 4-0 at Pride Park.

He told BBC Radio Norfolk: "I'm really pleased with the clean sheet today because I always want to play attacking football but out of a good structure where we don't give away chances and today they showed a lot of good things around that.

"We know we can score goals so it [defending better] has been a big working point all these weeks and all these months.

"We worked really hard about our offensive players also doing their defensive duties all the time and not 50% of the time and you see they made big steps. Today they can play their offensive football but now we're starting to become more and more of a team."

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Manchester United entertained Roma at Old Trafford earlier tonight as they hoped to earn a win at home in the UEFA Champions League. The Red Devils made a slow start to the game and conceded the opening goal in the 11th minute when Matias Soule found the back of the net. Donyell Malen doubled his side’s lead from the penalty spot in the 17th minute as Michael Carrick’s men went into the half-time break 2-0 down on the scoreline

Bruno Fernandes got a goal back for the home side from the penalty spot in the 58th minute. Matheus Cunha scored a quick-fire brace late in the game before getting sent off by the referee in injury time. The match ended with Man United earning a hard-fought 3-2 win at the Theatre of Dreams.

Let’s take a look at how each Manchester United player fared during the clash against Roma.

He made a few solid saves at the back but would be disappointed after conceding twice in the first half.

RB: Leny Yoro – 7/10

Yoro worked hard defensively and was a strong presence in the air.

CB: Harry Maguire – 6.5/10

He did his fair share of defending and was good on the ball.

CB: Ayden Heaven – 6/10

Heaven struggled to keep things solid inside his half but won a few important aerial duels.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 03: Matheus Cunha of Manchester United celebrates scoring his team’s third goal during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD4 match between Manchester United and AS Roma at Old Trafford on November 03, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

LB: Diogo Dalot – 7.5/10

Dalot caught the eye at times on both halves and was dominant in the air.

CM: Kobbie Mainoo – 7/10

He anchored the midfield well and was lively on the ball.

CM: Carlos Baleba – 6/10

Baleba earned possession back once but struggled to get a foothold in the game.

RW: Amad Diallo – 6.5/10

He made two decent runs with the ball and was replaced in the 74th minute.

CAM: Bruno Fernandes – 7/10

Fernandes engineered a few inviting chances for others around him and scored from the penalty spot in the 58th minute.

LW: Matheus Cunha – 8.5/10

He scored a quick-fire brace late in the game and was sent off soon after.

ST: Bryan Mbeumo – 7/10

Mbeumo was a threat at times and was unfortunate to hit the post.

CM: Youri Tielemans – 6.5/10

He added some energy to Carrick’s midfield.

CB: Lisandro Martinez – 6.5/10

Martinez kept things solid at the back.

He was bright on the ball and has an assist to his name.

Pierluigi Gollini, shortly before Manchester United vs. Roma, suffered a back injury and was unable to play in the match, which the Giallorossi lost 3-2.

The Roman side, having taken a two-goal lead (Soulé, Malen (R)), then fell behind in the second half, conceding three goals (Bruno Fernandes (R), Da Cunha scored a brace).

Gollini’s replacement, Vasquez, also saved the former Udinese player’s penalty, but the referee retaken the penalty for Cristante’s alleged invasion of the penalty area.

The goalkeeper, reinstated after Svilar’s injury, bears no particular responsibility for the goals conceded, except for the final one, where he could have been more ready to hit his own post, but Da Cunha’s shot was still difficult to stop given the monstrous power with which he fired.

The former AC Milan player could however defend Roma’s goal on Saturday in view of the last match before the break against Sassuolo.

Gian Piero Gasperini, in a press conference, discussed Gollini’s condition. He was sidelined today against Manchester United with a back injury and replaced by Vasquez: “I don’t know if he’ll be able to return on Saturday, we’ll see.”

The alarm bells are ringing at Roma, with the former AC Milan goalkeeper warming up to defend the Giallorossi goal again on Saturday ahead of Roma vs. Sassuolo. The next few days will be crucial to see if Gollini will be able to grit his teeth.

Barcelona entertained Aston Villa at the Nou Camp earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a win at home in the UEFA Champions League. The Catalan giants made a quick start to the game and got their noses ahead in the seventh minute thanks to Lamine Yamal’s goal. Hansi Flick’s men went into the half-time break 1-0 up on the scoreline.

Raphinha doubled Barca’s advantage in the 52nd minute before going on to score again in the 64th minute. The match ended with the Catalan giants securing an impressive 3-0 win at the Nou Camp.

Let’s take a look at how each Barcelona player fared during the clash against the Villans.

GK: Joan Garcia – 7/10

Garcia made one solid save at the back and did well to secure a clean sheet tonight.

RB: Brian Farinas – 7/10

He came back to defend when needed and was tidy with his ball distribution.

CB: Pau Cubarsi – 7/10

Cubarsi gave a good account of himself on the defensive end of the field and was a strong presence in the air.

CB: Gerard Martin – 7.5/10

He cleared his lines when he could and was good on the ball.

BARCELONA, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 03: Raphinha of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team’s second goal with teammate Lamine Yamal during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD4 match between FC Barcelona and Aston Villa FC at Camp Nou on November 03, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

LB: Joao Cancelo – 8/10

He was a positive influence at both ends of the field and has an assist to show for his efforts.

CM: Pedri – 7/10

Pedri anchored the midfield well and made two good chances going forward.

CM: Rodri – 6.5/10

He anchored the midfield relatively well but offered very little in the final third.

CM: Fermin Lopez – 8/10

Lopez was a constant menace inside the opponent’s half and has an assist to his name.

RW: Lamine Yamal – 8.5/10

He made a few dangerous runs with the ball and managed to score the opener in the seventh minute

ST: Raphinha – 8.5/10

Raphinha scored a quick-fire brace in the second half to help Barcelona secure a convincing win tonight.

LW: Anthony Gordon – 7.5/10

He caught the eye at times, but there was no goal for him.

CM: Marc Bernal – 6.5/10

He offered decent protection for his teammates at the back.

ST: Gabriel Jesus – 7/10

Jesus was lively after coming off the bench.

CM: Frenkie de Jong – 6/10

He offered very little after coming on in the 69th minute.

Gavi made one good chance in the final third.

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PSG established a three-point lead at the top of the Champions League table after a comprehensive 6-0 victory against Villarreal.

Luis Enrique’s side registered a 10th successive win in emphatic style, going 4-0 ahead within 17 minutes through Joao Neves, Desire Doue, Senny Mayulu and Fabian Ruiz. Ruiz struck again early in the second half, before substitute David Boly rounded off the scoring in the 78th minute.

Meanwhile, Harry Kane missed the chance to match Cristiano Ronaldo’s milestone of scoring in 11 consecutive Champions League games.

Appearing in his first European fixture since winning the Ballon d’Or, the England skipper drew a rare blank, but second-half goals from teenager Lennart Karl and Konrad Laimer secured a 2-0 win for Bayern Munich at Atletico Madrid. Kane registered an assist for Laimer’s goal that wrapped up the victory for the German giants.

Over in Spain, Barcelona moved up to second place by bringing Aston Villa’s 100 per cent record to an end with a 3-0 win at the Nou Camp.

Lamine Yamal provided an early opener, and after Villa’s Matty Cash, Victor Lindelof and Johan Manzambi missed chances, a second-half double from Raphinha sealed Barca’s third victory in four European matches to keep them on course to reach the knockout stages.

At Old Trafford, Manchester United ended a nine-game winless run across all competitions, staging a remarkable comeback from 2-0 down to beat Roma 3-2.

The current slump has left head coach Michael Carrick’s future uncertain, and his team faced a bleak half-time reality following Matias Soule’s opener and a Donyell Malan penalty.

United captain Bruno Fernandes converted a twice-taken spot-kick to spark the recovery, before Bryan Mbeumo saw a shot strike both posts and Matheus Cunha scored twice before receiving a red card in stoppage time.

Elsewhere, Inter Milan claimed a 3-0 victory at Feyenoord, while Galatasaray, Sporting and LASK also picked up wins. Bodo/Glimt and Lille played out a 0-0 draw.

There will be nine more Champions League matches on Wednesday night, with Arsenal taking on Slavia Prague, Liverpool facing Dirk Kuyt’s Fenerbahce and Manchester City playing RB Leipzig

Bruno Fernandes explained what went through his mind when retaking that penalty to revive Manchester United with Roma. ‘I was lucky honestly, but the second time I made a decision.’

The Giallorossi had been dominating at Old Trafford in the Champions League this evening, leading 2-0 after 18 minutes with a Matias Soulé strike and Donyell Malen spot-kick.

Manchester United were given the opportunity to get back into it with a soft penalty, but Bruno Fernandes saw his effort parried by Devis Vasquez.

As Bryan Cristante encroached to make the clearance on the rebound, VAR ruled it had to be retaken, and this time Bruno Fernandes converted to start the comeback, eventually winning 3-2.

Bruno Fernandes confession

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 03: Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United has his penalty saved by Devis Stiven Vasquez Llach of AS Roma during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD4 match between Manchester United and AS Roma at Old Trafford on November 03, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

“I knew it was a big responsibility, it could’ve changed the game and we really needed a goal to get the crowd behind us at that moment,” Bruno Fernandes told Sky Sport Italia.

“The penalty is always a stressful moment, because it is just you against the goalkeeper and nobody else can help in that situation.

“I was lucky honestly that Cristante went into the box too early, so it gave me an opportunity to take it again. The second time, I decided to pick a spot and hit it as hard as I could without trying to second-guess where the goalkeeper was going.”

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 03: Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United clashes with Matias Soule of AS Roma during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD4 match between Manchester United and AS Roma at Old Trafford on November 03, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

After the 4-1 defeat to Como in the Champions League, it was reported the Manchester United staff refused to let Bruno Fernandes speak to the local media in Italian, even though he spent many years in Serie A and B.

Evidently something changed, because the Portugal international was able to converse in Italian this evening and discussed the current crisis at Manchester United, who had been without a win since September 10.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 03: Michael Carrick, Manager of Manchester United, looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD4 match between Manchester United and AS Roma at Old Trafford on November 03, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

“It is a very important win, because obviously things aren’t going the way we want them to. We aim to do one thing and we do another, we concede goals at the start of games, it is a truly difficult moment, but we must try to get ourselves out of it,” added the midfielder.

“I hope this can give us the confidence to go forward and do better, because there is quality in this squad, we saw what we did last season and it’s not possible that it all just disappeared.

“These are the same players as before, we have added some good quality over the summer, and we need to keep going.”

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Man United Player Ratings vs Roma: Cunha Inspires Dramatic Champions League Comeback

Manchester United have spent much of this season searching for evidence that their revival under Michael Carrick possesses genuine substance. On a remarkable Champions League evening at Old Trafford, they found something to believe in.

A dramatic 3-2 victory over Roma ended Man United’s nine-match winless run, with Matheus Cunha scoring twice late on to complete a comeback that had seemed improbable during a dreadful opening period.

For Carrick, the result offered both encouragement and considerable cause for concern. His side demonstrated resilience, attacking ambition and renewed confidence after the interval. Yet the defensive vulnerabilities that threatened to undermine their European campaign remain painfully obvious.

Roma Expose Man United Defensive Weaknesses

Roma required just 11 minutes to establish control. Kobbie Mainoo surrendered possession in midfield, allowing Matias Soule to exploit the space behind Diogo Dalot and finish confidently beyond Senne Lammens.

United’s defensive organisation deteriorated further when Soule again found himself unmarked. His subsequent effort struck Ayden Heaven’s arm, presenting Donyell Malen with the opportunity to double Roma’s advantage from the penalty spot.

Never before had Man United conceded twice so quickly in a European fixture at Old Trafford.

Dalot’s positioning was particularly troubling. His repeated ventures forward left Heaven covering considerable ground, while Harry Maguire struggled to organise a defensive unit increasingly vulnerable to Roma’s movement.

Bruno Fernandes eventually provided some relief. Having initially seen his penalty saved, the Portuguese midfielder benefited from defensive encroachment and converted the retake.

Even so, the boos accompanying United’s departure at half-time reflected the frustration surrounding another disjointed performance.

Cunha Transforms Champions League Contest

Carrick’s players emerged with greater purpose after the interval, pressing Roma more aggressively and moving possession with considerably greater urgency.

Carlos Baleba threatened following an impressive individual run, although an apparent hamstring injury subsequently forced his withdrawal. Youri Tielemans entered and helped establish greater control through midfield.

Cunha became increasingly influential as United committed more players forward. His equaliser followed a disastrous Roma defensive mistake, rewarding the Brazilian’s anticipation and willingness to occupy dangerous positions.

His second demonstrated altogether different qualities.

Driving into the penalty area, Cunha unleashed a powerful finish that completed an extraordinary turnaround and transformed Old Trafford’s atmosphere.

There was still time for controversy, with the forward receiving a stoppage-time red card after producing the decisive contribution.

United’s victory offered Carrick a potentially significant psychological breakthrough. However, their Champions League ambitions will ultimately depend upon developing the defensive consistency absent throughout the opening half.

Man United Player Ratings Against Roma

– Senne Lammens: 6/10

• Leny Yoro: 5/10
• Harry Maguire: 4/10
• Ayden Heaven: 3/10
• Diogo Dalot: 2/10
• Carlos Baleba: 4/10
• Kobbie Mainoo: 6/10
• Bruno Fernandes: 5/10
• Amad: 4/10
• Bryan Mbeumo: 4/10
• Matheus Cunha: 8/10

Substitutes

• Youri Tielemans: 7/10
• Lisandro Martinez: 6/10
• Shea Lacey: 7/10
• Mason Mount: N/A
• Matthijs de Ligt: N/A

Tielemans brought composure, Martinez improved distribution and Lacey offered encouraging attacking invention.

Manager

– Michael Carrick: 6/10

Champions League Victory Raises Expectations

For Man United, this extraordinary result could represent an important turning point. Confidence has been fragile, results disappointing and the atmosphere increasingly restless.

Cunha’s brilliance provided the decisive intervention, giving Carrick a victory capable of restoring belief within his dressing room.

Roma will reflect upon a commanding position squandered through defensive errors and an inability to contain United’s renewed attacking momentum.

Carrick, meanwhile, must ensure that the intensity and conviction displayed after half-time become consistent features of his team’s performances.

Old Trafford has witnessed enough false dawns in recent years. This Champions League comeback offers genuine encouragement, provided United can build upon it.

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Bryan Cristante spoke to Sky Sport after the defeat against Manchester United.

“We came in well, we played a great first half that could have ended even more than 2-0. Then there are the opponents, who are strong and when they push forward and find the right moment, they become difficult to contain.”

“We had to do something more, especially because we’d been through it before. That penalty… I didn’t watch it again, but from the pitch it looked very dubious.”

“When they get going, they’re strong players and difficult to contain. We need to take a good look at it and understand where we’re going wrong; it’s becoming a bit too frequent.”

“We definitely need to be more focused at the back, the whole team. We were 2-0 up, and every now and then we can drop back and keep the game going, letting the others play, but without conceding goals. We need to revisit it and understand where we went wrong.”

“We played a great half, against a strong team despite not being in their best form, and in a stadium like this. We need to take the positives, but we know this is a point and we need to improve. We will do it, we need to understand where we went wrong so we don’t make these mistakes again.”

Cristian Chivu feels Inter were ‘the best version of ourselves’ in tonight’s 3-0 Champions League victory away to Feyenoord, but ‘consistency is what brings results.’

The Nerazzurri were under pressure in Rotterdam and needed to send a response after their 3-1 defeat to Milan in the Derby della Madonnina on Saturday.

It was certainly that, as they dominated against a Feyenoord side that beat Como here 3-2 and has a notoriously strong home record.

ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – NOVEMBER 03: Piotr Zielinski of FC Internazionale Milano celebrates with teammate Carlos Augusto of FC Internazionale Milano after scoring his team’s third goal during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD4 match between Feyenoord and FC Internazionale Milano at De Kuip on November 03, 2026 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Yann Bisseck, Francesco Pio Esposito and Piotr Zielinski were all on target in a pretty comfortable encounter, and Esposito had another goal ruled inches offside on a Federico Dimarco pass.

Notably, Inter have been criticised for their bad starts to games and it was not since August that they had scored in the opening eight minutes.

Chivu sees Inter back on track

ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – NOVEMBER 03: Cristian Chivu, Manager of FC Internazionale Milano, reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD4 match between Feyenoord and FC Internazionale Milano at De Kuip on November 03, 2026 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

“We have certain values, we understood certain things and put them on the pitch,” Chivu told Sky Sport Italia.

“That doesn’t mean we haven’t done well so far this season. We tried to be the best version of ourselves, it worked today with organisation, intensity and everything we needed for a strong performance in a stadium that is not easy to play in.”

What did the coach mean when saying the team understood certain things?

“We always have discussions after every game, whether it goes well or badly, we try to correct errors and build on our strengths. Sometimes it goes better than others, perhaps we understood what wasn’t going as well,” said Chivu.

“The Inter world, the club owners, the fans, we are all aware of the values of these players who want to fly the flag high, that has never been in doubt.”

ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – NOVEMBER 03: Piotr Zielinski of FC Internazionale Milano celebrates with teammates after scoring his team’s third goal during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD4 match between Feyenoord and FC Internazionale Milano at De Kuip on November 03, 2026 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Another recurring problem so far this season has been a lack of consistency throughout the 90 minutes, but this evening they always seemed to be in control.

“Consistency is what brings results, it gives you self-confidence and belief in what you are doing, it is what we are looking for at this moment. This game gives us a big boost of confidence in what we are building, so we know football can take you down some strange paths, but you must be able to react and get back onto the right path,” concluded the Inter coach.

This result allows Inter to climb up the Champions League table, but they still have only six points from four games, so it will be a fight to the end in order to scrape into the next round.

Gian Piero Gasperini insists Roma ‘will learn’ from their Champions League collapse at Manchester United, more so than when doing the same with Real Madrid. ‘Disappointment sets in.’

This is evidently now a pattern for the Giallorossi, not just in the Champions League with the 3-1 advantage fumbled against Real Madrid in seven minutes, but in Serie A too when caught for draws after going in front.

They were in control at Old Trafford, leading 2-0 after 18 minutes with Matias Soulé and the Donyell Malen penalty, with several opportunities to score a third.

However, once Bruno Fernandes converted a soft spot-kick, which was first saved by Devis Vasquez only to be retaken for encroachment, it was a different match, and Matheus Cunha’s late double secured the first Manchester United victory since September 10.

Gasperini hopes Roma will learn from mistakes

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 03: Gian Piero Gasperini, Manager of AS Roma, reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD4 match between Manchester United and AS Roma at Old Trafford on November 03, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

“It was a different game to Real Madrid, where it all happened in the last seven or eight minutes from corner kicks, and there were no real signs of the comeback,” Gasperini told Sky Sport Italia.

“This time, it was above all after the penalty that Manchester United had this sudden surge of enthusiasm, and we were unable to keep up with it.”

Considering it happened twice in the last three Champions League games, it cannot be a coincidence that Roma crumble when leading.

“I don’t think it’s a coincidence, but I also think they were different matches. This evening, we didn’t have the strength to press their strikers the way we did in the first half, plus the penalty and the error for the equaliser really turned the tide.

“There is always going to be 15-20 minutes against Manchester United when you’re under pressure, and if you can emerge unscathed from it, you’ll be fine.”

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 03: Gian Piero Gasperini, Manager of AS Roma, reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD4 match between Manchester United and AS Roma at Old Trafford on November 03, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

The defeat to Real Madrid was dominated for longer, yet because of the calibre of opponent, it feels as if this loss to Manchester United hurts more for Roma because it was such a wasted opportunity.

“Honestly, we learned more from this match than the one with Real Madrid. That felt unpredictable, whereas at times today when Old Trafford was pushing on the team, we need to be able to handle these situations better in future,” conceded Gasperini.

“They made modifications at half-time and had nothing left to lose, so they pressed high, so perhaps we should’ve made more of long balls in that situation. The problem was we were no longer able to stick to their reference points, so they had the better on pressing, not letting us play, but also on their attacks. That created some problems for us, we probably should’ve tried to interrupt their rhythm a bit more with some extra challenges and slow the tempo down.

“The momentum of the match changed with the penalty and the incident for 2-2.”

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 03: Gian Piero Gasperini, Manager of AS Roma, walks down the touchline towards the tunnel following defeat in the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD4 match between Manchester United and AS Roma at Old Trafford on November 03, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Another recurring mistake Roma are guilty of is crumbling the moment something goes wrong, as within 60 seconds of the Bruno Fernandes penalty, Bryan Mbeumo hit the woodwork, and three minutes after the equaliser was the winning goal.

“That’s true, it happened against Real Madrid too, so perhaps there is a bit of disappointment that sets in when you see the victory drifting away. Again, we need the team to take the pressure of a result at all costs off itself, so this game will help us learn more than others,” confirmed Gasperini.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 03: Gian Piero Gasperini, Manager of AS Roma, looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD4 match between Manchester United and AS Roma at Old Trafford on November 03, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

It was not the best build-up to this match, seeing as both Mile Svilar and Pierluigi Gollini were ruled out by injury, so Vasquez had to make his club debut as third-choice shot-stopper.

Paulo Dybala, Manu Koné and Lorenzo Pellegrini were also out, and Devyne Rensch limped off with a muscular issue in the first half, but Nahuel Molina wasn’t introduced.

“Molina is an international, but Rensch started very well and had this injury, so I chose Lulli and that used up a slot. Wesley played well defensively, this was not the reason we struggled.”

A terrible late defeat condemned Roma to the Champions League.

Leading the way, the Giallorossi saw Manchester United overturn their lead in the final minutes: first a penalty from Bruno Fernandes, then a brace from Matheus Cunha.

The Brazilian first leveled the scoreline with a mistake from Balerdi, then scored the winner in the 86th minute, capping his wild night with a red card in the 91st.

After the match, Gian Piero Gasperini analyzed the painful defeat to Sky Sport, starting with the episode that changed the match’s momentum: “I think it was a different game than the one against Real Madrid,” the Giallorossi coach explained. “There weren’t such obvious signs of a decline, as there were after the penalty, which gave them a great boost.”

No excuses, however, for the inability to stem the Red Devils’ final assault: “There’s no coincidence in the goals we conceded in the comeback; tonight we didn’t have the strength to defend their attackers. It’s natural that you can struggle against Manchester United in the final 15 minutes if they attack like that.”

“They started to press further forward; we had to play differently, taking advantage of long balls. We weren’t able to keep up with them: we should have resorted to a few more tackles, but instead we suffered their momentum, which was amplified by the penalty and the 2-2 incident.”

On managing the right flank and using Lulli in place of the injured Rensch (with Molina left out): “Molina could have stayed in, yes. Rensch started well, then he got injured and I opted for Lulli. But that’s not the reason for the defeat. I think it was a different match, which taught us more than the one against Real Madrid.” He concluded by focusing on the psychological aspect of dealing with the backlash: “There was a bit of disappointment after seeing victory slip away from you at the front. The team perhaps needs to relieve itself of the pressure of a result at all costs.”

Manchester United are alive and kicking, Michael Carrick is alive and kicking, and Matheus Cunha experienced what were probably the wildest Champions League minutes of his career so far.

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With United trailing Roma 2-1, the former Bundesliga player first fired home a wildly celebrated equaliser in the 83rd minute. But he was far from done: just three minutes later, he scored again, whipped off his shirt and celebrated with the United fans, who have endured a torrid time lately. The only problem?

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Cunha was booked, then sent off for a second yellow after committing a foul in the 91st minute. The fans didn't care, cheering their hero of the day as he left the pitch. One thing is certain: the forward is unlikely to forget those eight minutes for the rest of his footballing career.

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Unai Emery endured another difficult visit to the Nou Camp as his Aston Villa side were defeated 3-0 by Barcelona in the Champions League.

An early goal from Lamine Yamal alongside two second-half strikes from Raphinha – who has now scored 19 goals in 13 appearances this campaign – ensured a disappointing 55th birthday for the Spanish manager.

Emery has now suffered defeat in 15 of his 16 trips to face Barcelona, a dismal record headlined by the infamous 6-1 loss with Paris Saint-Germain nine years ago following a 4-0 first-leg advantage.

Watched by super fan Prince William, this fixture represented a major milestone in Villa’s development across the four years of Emery’s reign.

While the loss brought an end to their flawless start in the league phase, the visitors might have altered the outcome had they converted a series of promising first-half opportunities.

Nevertheless, with winnable fixtures remaining, Villa retain strong prospects of securing a place in the top eight.

Against a prolific Barcelona side, Villa’s defensive lapse in the opening minutes proved costly.

Trying to play out from a seventh-minute goal-kick, Joao Gomes mistakenly delivered a pass straight to Yamal, who curled a finish into the corner from 12 yards out.

Despite the poor start, Villa almost restored parity immediately through consecutive corners.

Matty Cash saw his low strike deflected wide at the back post before Gomes had a close-range effort thwarted by a fine block from Joao Cancelo.

Settling into the contest, Villa exposed Barcelona’s high defensive line. They should have levelled in the 19th minute when Nicolas Jackson burst down the right flank to set up Johan Manzambi, who shot wide.

Jackson then raced through once more, only for rushing goalkeeper Joan Garcia to intervene with a crucial foot-tackle.

At the other end, Zion Suzuki briefly put Villa in jeopardy playing from the back, though he quickly redeemed himself by saving an attempt from Anthony Gordon.

Manzambi then threatened again, driving into the penalty area only to see his effort halted by Garcia.

Those missed chances proved decisive when Barcelona doubled their advantage in the 52nd minute. Fermin Lopez picked out Raphinha on the edge of the area, and his shot deflected off Pau Torres’ heel into the net.

Twelve minutes later, the hosts added a third as Cancelo evaded John McGinn to cross for Raphinha, who scored comfortably from six yards.

Villa attempted to respond, with Leon Goretzka sending a glancing header against the post.

However, Barcelona remained dominant late on. Another misplaced pass from Suzuki exposed Boubacar Kamara, though the Japanese international denied Fermin’s follow-up shot, before Yamal – now the highest-scoring teenager in Champions League history – narrowly missed with two further efforts.

Inter made a strong Champions League statement with a 3-0 victory away to Feyenoord thanks to Yann Bisseck, Pio Esposito and Piotr Zielinski goals.

The Nerazzurri mood was grim after losing the Derby della Madonnina to rivals Milan 3-1 on Saturday, having lost their first two Champions League games, with a scraped 1-0 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk. Alessandro Bastoni saw red in that game and was therefore suspended, with Lautaro Martinez, Curtis Jones, Luis Henrique and John Stones still injured.

Feyenoord had already beaten Como here 3-2 this season, but Jakub Moder, Bart Nieuwkoop, Gijs Smal, Jeremiah St. Juste, Thomas Beelen and Jordan Bos were unavailable.

See how it all unfolded on the Liveblog.

ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – NOVEMBER 03: Cristian Chivu, Manager of FC Internazionale Milano, reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD4 match between Feyenoord and FC Internazionale Milano at De Kuip on November 03, 2026 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

It was the perfect start for Inter, because they took the lead within eight minutes. Yann Bisseck pressed high to win it back, turned between two and swept the finish into the far bottom corner with the inside of the left foot. It was the defender’s first ever Champions League goal.

Federico Dimarco had a couple of shots charged down at the near post, but Anis Hadj Moussa dribbled past the Italian to force a tricky save out of Josep Martinez at the near post.

Inter doubled their lead when Djed Spence got down the right and stood up a deflected cross for the Francesco Pio Esposito header from four yards, despite Feyenoord complaints of his physical tussle with the defender to get on the end of it.

ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – NOVEMBER 03: Piotr Zielinski of FC Internazionale Milano celebrates with teammates after scoring his team’s third goal during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD4 match between Feyenoord and FC Internazionale Milano at De Kuip on November 03, 2026 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Piotr Zielinski drilled just wide, then tested the goalkeeper from distance with another trademark scorcher before half-time.

Spence stung the goalkeeper’s gloves at the near post after a strong run, but after several attempts came close, Zielinski finally got his goal with a ferocious strike from the edge of the area.

ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – NOVEMBER 03: Piotr Zielinski of FC Internazionale Milano celebrates with teammate Carlos Augusto of FC Internazionale Milano after scoring his team’s third goal during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD4 match between Feyenoord and FC Internazionale Milano at De Kuip on November 03, 2026 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Pio Esposito had the ball in the net again on 66 minutes, but was offside when meeting the Dimarco roll across from a couple of yards.

Feyenoord 0-3 Inter

Bisseck 8 (I), Esposito 34 (I), Zielinski 54 (I)

Leeds United have spent the summer strengthening Daniel Farke’s Premier League squad, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin leading the attack and Lukas Nmecha providing cover from the bench. The club’s recruitment has focused on giving Farke a physically imposing forward who can win aerial battles, press defenders and create space for supporting attackers.

Calvert-Lewin has become the first-choice centre-forward, while Nmecha offers a different option when Leeds need fresh legs late in matches. Consequently, Leeds have little immediate reason to recall another striker unless their attacking plans change significantly.

However, one outstanding loan arrangement could influence the club’s financial planning next summer. Leeds sent Joel Piroe to West Ham United for the 2026/27 campaign, with a conditional permanent transfer obligation worth £15 million if the Hammers secure promotion to the Premier League.

West Ham managerial change threatens Leeds United’s £15m windfall

According to Kyle Newbould of the Yorkshire Evening Post, West Ham’s decision to sack Nuno Espirito Santo has created uncertainty around Piroe’s future and Leeds’ potential transfer income.

The Hammers dismissed their manager after consecutive home defeats against Southampton and West Bromwich Albion left them eighth in the Championship. Despite their promotion ambitions and considerable squad investment, West Ham have struggled to produce consistent performances.

Piroe has recorded three goals in 12 Championship appearances, starting six matches. His involvement under the previous manager never reached the level Leeds would have hoped for, and the incoming appointment could determine whether he becomes a regular starter.

Assistant head coach Rui Pedro Silva and goalkeeper coach Rui Barbosa have departed alongside Espirito Santo. Mark Noble, Steve Potts and Gerard Prenderville have taken temporary charge ahead of Cardiff City’s visit, while Thomas Frank and Scott Parker have emerged as potential candidates. A new manager could give Piroe a fresh opportunity, but another spell on the bench would leave Leeds increasingly exposed to West Ham‘s promotion uncertainty.

Should Leeds United protect the £15m transfer obligation?

LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 15: Joel Piroe of West Ham United during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between West Ham United and Fulham at London Stadium on September 15, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)

Leeds United cannot afford to treat Piroe’s situation as somebody else’s problem. The £15m payment would provide valuable financial support after their expensive summer recruitment, including James Trafford and Calvert-Lewin, and could give the recruitment department greater room for manoeuvre next summer.

However, West Ham’s promotion prospects now pose more uncertainty. If Piroe continues receiving limited minutes under another manager, Leeds could lose both the guaranteed transfer income and an opportunity to secure a worthwhile sale.

Farke’s current system places more emphasis on Calvert-Lewin’s physical presence, which makes Piroe’s long-term role at Elland Road uncertain. The Dutch-born Suriname international offers clever movement and sharp finishing, but he generally benefits from playing alongside a stronger focal point.

Leeds should monitor his involvement closely and prepare alternative buyers before January. A permanent sale elsewhere could protect his value if West Ham’s promotion campaign begins slipping, although any agreement must respect the existing loan terms.

Leaving a £15m asset stranded in a struggling Championship side would make little sense for Leeds’ recruitment department.

Roma once again threw away a two-goal Champions League advantage in a 3-2 defeat to Manchester United, as after dominating the first half, they repeated past mistakes.

The Giallorossi had a massive problem just hours before kick-off when Pierluigi Gollini hurt his back, so with Mile Svilar, Paulo Dybala, Manu Koné and Lorenzo Pellegrini already out, they had to draft in third-choice goalkeeper Devis Vasquez for his club debut. Rodrigo Mora, Devyne Rensch and Leonardo Balerdi showed this was an attack-minded approach.

Manchester United were in crisis, without a win since September 10 and losing three on the bounce, including a 4-1 Champions League hammering at Como. Lenny Yoro returned from suspension, but Benjamin Sesko, Patrick Dorgu, Marcus Rashford, Manuel Ugarte and Luke Shaw were still out of action.

See how it all unfolded on the Liveblog.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 03: Matias Soule of AS Roma celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammates Donyell Malen and Rodrigo Mora of AS Roma during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD4 match between Manchester United and AS Roma at Old Trafford on November 03, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

The deadlock was broken early when Roma’s trademark high press forced an error in midfield, then Rodrigo Mora floated a smart ball over the top to send unmarked Soulé clear to sweep past Sam Lammens at the near post.

THAT DIDN’T TAKE LONG 😬 United fall behind after just 11 minutes as Roma score through Matías Soulé 🇦🇷 https://t.co/DtIOFJYZ6D

Roma were devastating on the counter with another smart Mora pass for Soulé, but his shot this time was charged down by Heaven’s arm for a penalty. Donyell Malen sent Lammens the wrong way to convert for 2-0.

It really should’ve been 3-0 moments later, but Malen’s first touch let him down when going clear on goal. Devyne Rensch then pulled up injured and was replaced by Emanuele Lulli.

Wesley made a perfect tackle as Carlos Baleba went on the counter, while the same player curled just over Vasquez’s goal, but a desperate Yoro tackle prevented Rodrigo Mora turning in the Soulé pass at the end of a well-worked move playing out from the back.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 03: Donyell Malen of AS Roma scores his team’s second goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD4 match between Manchester United and AS Roma at Old Trafford on November 03, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Malen forced Lammens into a low one-handed save at full stretch after the Bryan Cristante flick on, but Manchester United’s second half started in the worst possible way with Baleba sprinting down the right and about to shoot when he suffered a massive hamstring strain and crumpled to the ground in tears.

However, Manchester United did get a lifeline when Mateus Cunha under pressure from Gianluca Mancini tripped over his own feet and the goalkeeper awarded a penalty for the light touch from behind. Bruno Fernandes saw his spot-kick parried by unexpected hero Vasquez, but as Cristante was inside the area and cleared the rebound, VAR ordered it be retaken for encroachment.

At the second time of asking, Bruno Fernandes was able to fire it into the roof of the net.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 03: Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United has his penalty saved by Devis Stiven Vasquez Llach of AS Roma during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD4 match between Manchester United and AS Roma at Old Trafford on November 03, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Moments later, Manchester United almost equalised, as Mbeumo while slipping managed to get the shot away and it bounced off one upright, rolled along the line to bounce off the inside of the other post.

Suddenly it was a different match, as Wesley needed a decisive goal-line clearance to deny Harry Maguire’s header on a corner, then on the next corner another goal-line clearance from Cristante kept out Diogo Dalot.

Leonardo Balerdi made a series of strong tackles, but the goal for 2-2 was a gift from the Argentine, who horribly scuffed a clearance into the path of Matheus Cunha inside his own penalty area.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 03: Matheus Cunha of Manchester United celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD4 match between Manchester United and AS Roma at Old Trafford on November 03, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Roma had thrown away a 3-1 lead against Real Madrid in seven minutes, and basically repeated the pattern here, as Matheus Cunha ran onto the Lacey through ball and surprised Vasquez at the near post, the shot going in off the inside of the upright.

Matheus Cunha was booked for taking his shirt off to celebrate, so his wild lunge on Balerdi in added time was a second yellow card.

Man Utd 3-2 Roma

Soulé 11 (R), Malen pen 18 (R), Bruno Fernandes pen 58 (M), Matheus Cunha 83, 86 (M)

Sent off: Matheus Cunha 91 (M)

UEFA Champions League, Matchday 4, 03/11/2026

PSG humiliated Villarreal in record proportions to comfort their status as the UEFA Champions League opening phase leaders. Les Parisiens have won their last ten games in all competitions.

The Match

Back-to-back UEFA Champions League winners PSG headed to Spain to carry on their brilliant form in Europe’s premier club competition after prestigious 4-2 wins against both Manchester City and FC Barcelona. Les Parisiens wasted no time in displaying their goalscoring form.

PSG’s first corner kick was met by Willian Pacho, whose touch allowed João Neves a clean first-time finish in Peter Gulacsi’s top corner. The Hungarian goalkeeper’s issues would deepen in giving the ball straight to Maghnes Akliouche, who set up Désiré Doué for the finish. A minute later, Villarreal were too easily dispossessed again as Neves’ volley kindly fell for Senny Mayulu to put the game out of sight. Villarreal didn’t even learn from their mistakes as the visitors forced another deep turnover which allowed Fabian Ruiz a clean low shot past Gulacsi.

The Champions League favourites’s lead could also have been greater had they kept their composure in the final third, unless it was about showing mercy? As for Villarreal, they only tried to stop shipping more goals as their few timid forays forward were easily dealt with. PSG continued to spot gaping holes in Villarreal’s defense in the second half. From the half-way line, Vitinha spotted Ruiz’s run, the 2026 World Cup winner made a mockery of Renato Veiga before clinching his brace.

PSG slowed the game’s tempo at their ease, given that Villarreal downed tools long ago. The weakness of the opposition and PSG’s lead offered Luis Enrique the chance to give his key players a breather as youngsters Quentin Ndjantou and David Boly entered the fray. The 17-year-old made his introduction to the Champions League in scoring two minutes into his debut with a deflected shot.

PSG carried on their 100% record in this season’s Champions League. They have now won their last ten goals in all competitions. In Europe, they will take some beating.

PSG player ratings

Matvey Safonov – 6

Lucas Hernandez – 6

Willian Pacho – 6

Illia Zabarnyi – 6

Achraf Hakimi – 7

Fabian Ruiz – 8

The Spaniard recovered an impressive amount of balls and was a vital cog in Luis Enrique’s trademark press. Scored a classy brace too. He has scored as many UCL goals this season as Harry Kane and Erling Haaland.

Vitinha – 8

Ever the architect for PSG’s suffocating press that hurt Villarreal so badly. The Portuguese didn’t register a goal contribution in the first half, but he didn’t even need to given his impressive workrate. Assisted Fabian Ruiz for PSG’s fifth. A true leader’s performance.

João Neves – 7

Désiré Doué – 7

The France international winger found the back of the net for the third successive Champions League game. Although he’s still guilty of losing many balls, he remained a nuisance on a left wing that he’s poised to call home due to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s ACL tear.

Senny Mayulu – 7

In the absence of Ousmane Dembélé, the youngster was favoured over Ferran Torres to lead PSG’s line. He repaid Luis Enrique’s faith in him by being heavily involved in PSG’s second goal before making it 3-0 with a confident finish.

Maghnes Akliouche – 6

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Hansi Flick and Co. needed to keep the momentum on their side with a win over Aston Villa on Tuesday night, and they did precisely so with relative comfort.

Keeping the momentum from their 6-1 win over Deportivo Alaves, Barcelona opened the scoring early through Lamine Yamal and kept the pressure on Aston Villa throughout the opening period.

The Catalans, however, did not find a second goal to pull clear until the second half, when Raphinha doubled the lead with a deflected strike.

Less than ten minutes after scoring his first goal on the night, the captain completed his brace and helped the team to a comfortable 3-0, handing them a position of serious strength.

Barca Universal brings you the player ratings from Barcelona 3-0 Aston Villa.

Joan Garcia: 7.5

Hansi Flick’s men dominated most of the game against Aston Villa and even had the lion’s share of possession. Aston Villa, however, did have a few sporadic chances amidst the Catalan dominance, only one of which forced a save from Garcia in the first half.

The player had a relatively silent night and was smart to time his runs out and distribution on the night.

Joao Cancelo: 7.5

Joao Cancelo did not have a spectacular first half, and while he did not tread any particularly wrong steps, his overall play was closer to the disappointing side.

The Portuguese star’s dribbling was sub-par, and he did not have anywhere close to the attacking impact that is expected of him. Further, he failed to win even a single ground duel in the first 45 minutes.

However, he did begin to venture more into the attack after the break and earned an assist for Raphinha’s second goal. Overall, his second half was stunning.

Gerard Martin: 8

Gerard Martin had a busy first half against Aston Villa, as the hosts threatened to equalize with every spell of possession handed out their way. He was instrumental in ensuring the chances did not test Garcia, and made a staggering seven defensive actions in the first half alone.

Beyond that, his distribution was calm and collected as usual, and he did not appear to be in particular trouble at any point.

Pau Cubarsi: 7.5

The Spanish defender was less involved than his partner, but still crucial for the defensive structure with his positioning and ability to play out from the back.

With Barcelona showing some loose signs and hints of defensive vulnerability at the back, his presence and ability to win duels under pressure were critical.

Brian Farinas: 7

Farinas had another good outing. (Picture credit: X/ FC Barcelona)

The young La Masia graduate was handed a second straight start after his impressive debut at the weekend, and once again appeared relatively comfortable playing out of position. His decision-making and even combination play in attack were positive.

Rodri: 8

Is Rodri injured? (Picture credit: X/ FC Barcelona)

The former Manchester City star played only 45 minutes on the night and was taken off at half-time with some reported discomfort. Did well in midfield when he was on the field, giving Barcelona dominance and a sense of calm on the ball.

Rodri was Barcelona’s best midfielder in the first half and was crucial in the buildup phase and in cutting off Aston Villa’s counter-attacks at the root.

Pedri: 7.5

Pedri had a relatively silent first half by his astronomical standards and was not involved on the ball as much as one would expect him to be. His participation and impact, however, improved after the break and he began controlling the game after Rodri left the field.

Fermin Lopez; 7.5

Fermin was an active presence in the final third and constantly pressed to win back possession in high areas. His combination play, dribbling, and decision-making were all on point against Aston Villa.

His persistence in the final third was adequately rewarded when he earned the assist for Raphinha’s goal, and deservedly so as he created the chance completely on his own. Beyond that, Fermin himself came close to scoring on a couple of occasions.

Anthony Gordon; 7

Gordon was a live wire in Barcelona’s attack, taking on the Premier League side at the Spotify Camp Nou with his pace and dribbling, although the end product was nowhere close to what was expected.

The player did make good runs and picked out the right passes, but his shooting was off the mark, and his defensive participation was also relatively subpar in terms of the high press.

Raphinha: 9

The Barcelona captain’s goalscoring season shows no signs of fizzling out as he once again netted a brace for the Catalans.

Raphinha still did not look to be at 100% physically, but found a good finish to score off Fermin Lopez’s assist early in the second half. While that goal took a mild deflection, his third goal was a lethal finish in the 64th minute.

Lamine Yamal: 9

Another goal in the bag for Yamal. (Picture credit: X/ FC Barcelona)

Lamine Yamal was one of Barcelona’s best players throughout the game, but particularly in the first half when almost every attack seemed to flow through his path.

He capitalized on an early defensive error from the visitors and latched on to punish them with an early goal. Beyond that, he had his creative thinking cap on and put in some wonderful balls to find his teammates in promising positions.

Bodø / Glimt 0 - 0 Lille FT

Bodo/Glimt and Lille played out a goalless draw in the Champions League as both sides struggled to create chances in a lacklustre encounter in Norway.

An uneventful first half produced just three shots, with only one on target, all of which came from the visitors.

Both sides were content to absorb pressure and remain patient in possession, but neither looked particularly threatening in attack.

It became more open in the second half but both sides still remained toothless in the final third and rarely looked like breaking the deadlock.

The result ended Bodo/Glimt's run of six consecutive home victories in European competition, which included wins against Manchester City, Inter Milan and Borussia Dortmund.

Lille had arrived in Norway following three consecutive Champions League defeats, most recently losing 4-2 at home to Galatasaray.

The draw leaves Bodo/Glimt on four points from four matches, while Lille remain without a victory and have just one point at the halfway stage of the league phase.

Bodo/Glimt host Austrian side LASK in their next Champions League fixture on 24 November (17:45 GMT), while Lille face a difficult test at home to Bayern Munich on 25 November (20:00 GMT).

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Villarreal 0 - 6 Paris Saint-Germain FT

Paris St-Germain continued their impressive Champions League campaign as they thrashed Villarreal.

Some home supporters departed the ground before the clock had even reached 20 minutes as a rampant PSG netted four times within the opening 17 minutes.

All four of those goals came as a result of sloppiness at the back from the Spanish club, which was punished by an attacking line who have already put four past Barcelona and Manchester City in Europe this season.

Joao Neves delivered the first when he drilled in from close range after Villarreal failed to deal with a corner.

The second came quickly as PSG latched on to a calamitous pass out from the back by goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi and worked the ball to Desire Doue, who fired home.

Just a minute later Villarreal were caught out once again as they had possession snatched from them when playing out from the back and Senny Mayulu drove an effort past Gulacsi.

Next, it was the turn of Fabian Ruiz to get on the scoresheet as PSG worked the ball back to the Spain midfielder in the box, who drilled inside the near post.

Ruiz made it five after the break when he produced a deft touch to leave his marker on the ground before tucking the ball past Gulacsi.

Victory was rounded off by 17-year-old David Boly, who surged up the flank and sent an effort in off the leg of a Villarreal defender.

PSG are top of the league phase standings on a perfect 12 points and host Roma in their next match on 25 November (20:00 GMT). Villarreal have won just one game and travel to Slavia Prague on the same day for their next fixture (17:45 GMT).

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Fenerbahçe vs Liverpool – Champions League Preview

Date: Wednesday, 4th November 2026

Venue: Chobani Stadium, Istanbul

Kick-off: 17:45 GMT

Following a disappointing Premier League defeat against Arsenal at Anfield, Liverpool return to Champions League action with a trip to Turkey to face Fenerbahçe.

Andoni Iraola’s side have made an excellent start to their European campaign, winning all three opening league-phase fixtures against Atlético Madrid, LASK and Villarreal. Those victories have demonstrated Liverpool’s attacking potential, although the goals conceded have highlighted areas that still require attention.

This fixture offers an opportunity to maintain that perfect European record while giving several squad players valuable minutes.

There is also an interesting subplot, with former Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt now taking charge of Fenerbahçe on an interim basis. The Dutchman knows Anfield and the club extremely well, having spent six seasons on Merseyside, and will be keen to make an impression against his former employers.

Fenerbahçe have struggled in Europe so far, collecting just two points from their opening three matches. However, playing in front of their passionate home support in Istanbul presents a very different challenge, and Liverpool should not underestimate the atmosphere awaiting them.

Predicted Liverpool XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

GK – Giorgi Mamardashvili

RB – Joe Gomez

CB – Ronald Araújo

CB – Virgil van Dijk (c)

LB – Kostas Tsimikas

CM – Trey Nyoni

CM – Dominic Szoboszlai

AM – James McConnell

RW – Rio Ngumoha

LW – Víctor Muñoz

CF – Lewis Koumas

I expect Iraola to make changes for this fixture, balancing the need to maintain Liverpool’s European momentum with the demands of a busy schedule.

Giorgi Mamardashvili should come into the side, while Joe Gomez and Kostas Tsimikas offer opportunities to rotate the full-back positions. Ronald Araújo and Virgil van Dijk would provide experience and physical presence at the heart of the defence.

In midfield, Trey Nyoni could partner Dominic Szoboszlai, with James McConnell operating further forward as the combative number 10. It would be an interesting selection, particularly given the ongoing questions surrounding Liverpool’s midfield balance and the personnel required to make the double pivot work effectively.

The attacking positions could provide opportunities for some of the younger players. Rio Ngumoha and Víctor Muñoz offer pace and direct running from wide areas, while Lewis Koumas would be given an opportunity to lead the line.

This is precisely the type of fixture where Liverpool need to make use of their squad depth. The younger players have shown encouraging signs, but they must also demonstrate that they can deliver in a demanding European away environment.

The Final Word

This is a game Liverpool should approach with confidence, but certainly not complacency.

Fenerbahçe will be desperate to improve their European standing and will view a home fixture against Liverpool as an opportunity to make a statement. Their supporters will create an intimidating atmosphere, and the Reds must be prepared to deal with an aggressive start.

For Liverpool, the priority should be to control the midfield, remain disciplined defensively and use the pace available in the wide areas. The recent Arsenal defeat demonstrated the difficulty of breaking down an organised defensive unit, and Iraola will want to see greater cohesion and patience in the final third.

The predicted changes should not mean a drop in ambition. Liverpool have won their opening three Champions League matches and have an opportunity to strengthen their position among the leading sides in the league phase.

I expect an entertaining contest, with both teams capable of creating problems. Liverpool have the greater quality, but the atmosphere in Istanbul and the home side’s need for points could make this a difficult evening.

Steven Smith’s Score Prediction:

Fenerbahçe 2–2 Liverpool

Everton’s push for European football is gathering pace under David Moyes, but the frontline has almost no cover. A 1-0 league win and a 3-1 Carabao Cup victory over Newcastle have kept the mood positive, with seventh place giving the campaign momentum.

That progress makes the striker situation harder to ignore. Everton sold Beto to Fiorentina for £15m in the summer and failed to complete a deadline-day move for Folarin Balogun, leaving Thierno Barry as Moyes’ only centre-forward. The 23-year-old, contracted until June 2029, has delivered four league goals and eight across all competitions in 2026/27.

He has become indispensable. Braiden Graham, an 18-year-old academy forward whose deal expires in June 2027, remains the only internal alternative and has little senior experience. An injury to Barry would leave Moyes without a credible replacement.

That shortage matters even more given Moyes’ demands from his forwards. Everton need a striker who presses centre-backs, works hard without the ball and attacks space quickly when possession turns over. Barry brings a physical focal point; another profile with acceleration and relentless pressing could offer a different route forward on counter-attacks.

One player reportedly under consideration offers precisely those qualities. Sport Witness, citing Brazilian insider Diego Firmino, reports that Everton have joined Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham in monitoring Palmeiras striker Vitor Roque ahead of a possible 2027 move. Palmeiras value him at £44m and have little reason to negotiate: his contract runs until December 2029.

Palmeiras paid Barcelona £25.5m plus bonuses for 80 per cent of Roque’s economic rights, while the Spanish side retained a 20 per cent sell-on clause. That investment helps explain the stance. Roque’s 2026 return has fallen sharply: nine goals and one assist in 39 appearances, compared with 20 goals and five assists across 51 matches in 2025.

A left ankle injury required surgery and kept him out for three months, from April to July. Since returning, he has struggled for full-match minutes and his previous explosiveness, although his work rate and goals remain useful. His spells at Barcelona and Real Betis offer familiarity with European football.

Should Everton commit £44m to Roque or solve the striker shortage first?

QUITO, ECUADOR – SEPTEMBER 16: Vitor Roque of Palmeiras celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores Quarter-final second leg match between LDU Quito and Palmeiras at Rodrigo Paz Delgado Stadium on September 16, 2026 in Quito, Ecuador. (Photo by Franklin Jacome/Getty Images)

Everton should monitor Roque, but don’t make him the plan for January. His pressing, pace and willingness to run suit Moyes, and a fit version could complement Barry rather than replace him. Still, nine goals in 39 games after surgery is a warning, not a guarantee of recovery.

Palmeiras’ contract position and Barcelona’s sell-on clause make a discount unlikely, while £44m would represent a major commitment. The Friedkin Group must protect Everton’s push for Europe by adding an experienced, available centre-forward first. Roque can remain on the shortlist; Barry cannot keep carrying the attack alone.

Kyran Thompson's goal earned Newcastle's youngsters a 1-0 victory at Rotherham United in Northern Group C to eliminate the Millers and ensured the Magpies will progress along with leaders Bradford City.

David Angibeaud's winner gave Palace a 2-1 win at Newport County in Southern Group E, with the Premier League side now guaranteed to progress alongside Plymouth Argyle.

There was no such luck for Brighton & Hove Albion U21, however, as they were thrashed 6-0 at League One side Cambridge United in Southern Group G.

Over-age Seagulls player Ben Barclay did not set a good example for his younger team-mates as the 30-year-old was sent off for deliberate handball in the first half.

Isaac Heath scored the resulting penalty and Cambridge fully capitalised on the numerical advantage by scoring five more times in the ensuing half-hour.

Callum Stead notched twice as the U's claimed a third win in three games in the competition to clinch top spot in the group and end Brighton's hopes in the process.

In Tuesday's other game, Doncaster Rovers won 4-1 at Rochdale in Northern Group H to eliminate both their hosts and Liverpool U21, who can now finish no higher than third in the pool.

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Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes missed a penalty in a home Champions League match against Roma, but was given a second chance after Bryan Cristante encroached into the penalty area before the kick.

Gianluca Mancini caused the penalty early in the second half, with Roma leading 2-0, after fouling Matheus Cunha.

Man Utd vs. Roma penalty incident explained: Bruno didn’t miss second chance

LEEDS, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 18: Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United in action during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Leeds United and Manchester United at Elland Road on October 18, 2026 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Feyenoord vs. Inter on the Liveblog.

Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes stepped up from the spot but missed his first chance, with Roma’s third-choice goalkeeper Devis Vasquez saving the low-driven shot to his right.

Referee Jesus Gil Manzano, however, ordered a retake after VAR showed Cristante encroached into the penalty area before Bruno Fernandes struck the ball.

ISTANBUL, TURKEY – SEPTEMBER 10: Referee Jesus Gil Manzano gestures during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD1 match between Fenerbahce SK and AS Roma at Fenerbahce Sükrü Saracoglu Spor Kompleksi on September 10, 2026 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Burak Kara/Getty Images)

Cristante was the first to get to the rebound after Vasquez’s save, so the referee’s decision, as suggested by VAR, was inevitable.

Bruno Fernandes, a former Novara, Sampdoria and Udinese midfielder, didn’t miss the second chance. He once again kicked the ball to Vasquez’s right, but this time closer to the top corner, while the Roma keeper dived the opposite way.

Vasquez is playing his first competitive match for Roma, as Milan Svilar has been out for weeks and second-choice keeper Pierluigi Gollini had back problems on the morning of the game.