Manchester United staged an incredible second-half fightback to beat Roma 3-2 and win a scintillating night of Champions League football, Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona got up and running with victories.
United looked destined for yet another poor result after Roma took a 2-0 advantage into the break at Old Trafford. Matias Soule put the visitors ahead before Donyell Malen slotted home a penalty following a handball from Ayden Heaven in the box.
Michael Carrick’s side could do little to contain the home side in the first half, much to the booing and jeering of the visiting supporters as Roma looked to win the game from here.
Bruno Fernandes scored consolation after a retake penalty was awarded for encroachment. Matheus Cunha scored twice at the end of the game to complete a remarkable comeback and win all three points.
In other matches, reigning champions PSG recorded one of the results of the night, another big win, a 6-0 demolition of Villarreal, extending their perfect record to six wins in six games. Young substitute David Boly marked his Champions League debut with a goal.
FC Barcelona were also victorious, defeating Aston Villa 3-0 at home. Lamine Yamal scored early to get the home side on the board before Raphinha netted a couple of goals to make it 3-0.
Bayern Munich also continued their perfect beginning with a 2-0 victory over Atletico Madrid. Luther Karl and Konrad Laimer netted for the German champions.
Inter won 3-0 at Feyenoord and LASK secured a 4-0 home win over Slovan Bratislava. Galatasaray won 2-0 at Stuttgart with two goals from Alexey Batrakov and Sporting CP beat Shakhtar Donetsk 1-0.
And now onto Wednesday’s fixtures: Arsenal will be taking on Slavia Prague with Liverpool going up against Fenerbahce whilst Manchester City will take on RB Leipzig.
