Manchester United came from two goals down to beat Roma 3-2 at Old Trafford, ending a nine-match winless run and lifting Michael Carrick's side to 17th in the Champions League league phase on six points. Roma, who stay 19th on four points, led through Matias Soule and a Donyell Malen penalty inside the opening 18 minutes, and by half-time Opta's supercomputer gave United just a 5.4% chance of winning. Bruno Fernandes' retaken penalty and a late double from Matheus Cunha turned the game around.
Bayern Munich secured a controlled 2-0 victory at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano by successfully navigating Atletico Madrid's compact defensive blocks. Tactical precision in the second half from the visitors proved the difference against Diego Simeone's rigid setup.
Harry Kane wasted a string of chances but still set up the clincher, as Bayern ended a run of two Champions League draws and kept their first clean sheet in eight games.
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabian Ruiz produced a poignant moment of reflection during his side's Champions League clash with Villarreal on Tuesday night. The Spanish international used the European stage to pay a heartfelt tribute to his compatriot Jesus de Miguel, whose sudden passing has rocked the football world.
Manchester United's Champions League clash with Roma was briefly held up when fans threw tennis balls onto the Old Trafford pitch on Tuesday in protest at the Glazer ownership. Michael Carrick's side trail 2-0 at half-time after Matias Soule and Donyell Malen struck inside 17 minutes, leaving Alan Shearer to brand their first-half display "embarrassing".
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