Man United v Roma: Vásquez in goal as Rensch and Balerdi return

A Roma fan was arrested after tension outside Old Trafford before the away section entered the stadium, with Roma supporters clashing with English police at the entrance. The away end then fell silent for fifteen minutes with banners turned upside down, before the ultras began singing and urging the team on. Roma were already 2-0 up against Manchester United by the 17th minute. The ultras' silent protest came during the Manchester United fixture, with the Roma section showing their displeasure at the policing before the game. Away from the stadium, the day passed without any clashes in the city. Over three thousand Roma supporters in the English city marched to the ground together without particular problems. The incident happened in the period before kick-off, when a group of Giallorossi fans came into contact with the English police. The away section remained silent for the first quarter of an hour, with the banners reversed, before the travelling support roared the team on as Roma took control of the match.

Roma are at Old Trafford to face Manchester United in matchday four of the Champions League league phase, and the match was marked by a penalty awarded against Heaven. Spanish referee Gil Manzano is in charge, with assistants Ayuso and Barbero. Munuera is the fourth official, while Del Cerro Grande is the VAR with Fernandez as assistant VAR. In the 16th minute, Heaven handled Soulé's shot, and Gil Manzano pointed to the spot. The VAR conducted a silent check, which inevitably confirmed the penalty. The incident came after a sharp early flashpoint: in the 19th minute, Soulé and Bruno Fernandes were both booked after a bust-up following a throw-in. Soulé was angry with the Portuguese midfielder, who had not kicked the ball out with Rensch on the ground. The handball and the booking of Soulé made for a tense opening for Roma at a difficult venue in the Champions League. Soulé, who was involved in both the penalty chance and the dispute, was at the centre of the early action.

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has spoken ahead of his side's clash with Roma, saying the match means a great deal and that he has fond memories of playing against Roma in this competition over the years. Speaking to Sky Sport before kick-off, Carrick said: "It means a lot, this competition is important. I have played against Roma a few times in this competition over the years and I have good memories. They were a very good team and they still are. We were very impressed watching their start to the season, which has been very positive. We know we have a tough game tonight." Carrick said his side wanted to produce a good performance and secure a good result for their own reasons. He praised Roma's approach, adding: "They play very intense football and ask a lot of questions. They press a lot and they are good on the ball. They are a complete team, and we have to do a lot and give our best to win the game." The comments underline the importance of the fixture for United, with Carrick stressing the quality of the opposition and the demands his side face on the night.

Roma sporting director Tony D'Amico spoke to reporters at Old Trafford in the minutes before kickoff of Manchester United against Roma, a match in matchday four of the Champions League league phase. Asked how long the journey to the stadium had taken, D'Amico said: "More than expected, without escorts. These things happen..." On goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini, D'Amico explained what happened: "This morning he had a strong backache. We tried to recover him, but nothing. We have confidence in Vasquez." Roma are therefore turning to Devis Vásquez between the posts, with the club's four goalkeepers now including him as an option for the fixture. Asked about what kind of goalkeeper Vásquez is and what guarantees he can offer, D'Amico said: "Certainly it is an opportunity. He is part of the four goalkeepers we have. He will play the match well, it will be a great opportunity and we are confident he can have a good game."

Roma director Tony D'Amico has confirmed that Pierluigi Gollini will miss the match against Manchester United because of a severe back pain he suffered this morning, with Devis Vásquez starting in goal instead. Speaking to SkySport before kickoff, D'Amico also explained that the team had arrived late because of traffic, and he was speaking in place of Gasperini. D'Amico said the club had tried to get Gollini fit in time. "This morning he had a strong back pain, we tried to recover him during the day but he could not make it. Vasquez plays, we have confidence in him." Asked what guarantees Vásquez could offer, he said: "It's an opportunity, also for him. He is part of the four goalkeepers we have available. These things happen. He will face a game, a beautiful one, with great serenity. It will be a great opportunity for him, we are calm that he can have a good game." On the delayed arrival, D'Amico was asked how long the journey from the hotel had taken. He replied: "More than expected, things happen. Without escort, but we are here."

Roma sporting director D'Amico has confirmed that Devis Vásquez will start the Champions League fixture against Manchester United, after Pierluigi Gollini was ruled out with a severe back problem. The director spoke ahead of the match, which is part of the fourth matchday of the 2026-27 Champions League league phase. D'Amico said Gollini woke up that morning with a strong back pain. Roma tried to get him fit during the day, but he was unable to recover in time, which meant Vásquez would play. D'Amico added that the club has confidence in the goalkeeper. He also commented on the team's journey to the stadium, admitting the traffic had been heavier than expected: "Eh, più del previsto (ride ndr.). Cose che succedono, è andata così però ci siamo." In English, he said: "It took longer than expected. These things happen, that's how it went, but we are here." Asked what assurances Vásquez could offer in a night like this, D'Amico said: "Sicuramente è un'opportunità per lui. Con grande serenità affronterà la partita, sarà una grande opportunità per lui e siamo tranquilli che possa fare una buona gara." In English: "It is certainly an opportunity for him. He will face the match with great calm, it will be a great opportunity for him, and we are confident he can put in a good performance."

Roma are two goals up at Old Trafford after 20 minutes of the Champions League league-phase match against Manchester United, but Gian Piero Gasperini has been dealt another injury blow. Devyne Rensch collapsed to the ground in the 20th minute with a muscle problem and was unable to continue. Emanuele Lulli came on in his place. The setback adds to Gasperini's growing list of injured players. Roma have made a strong start, and the loss of Rensch comes at a time when the squad is already stretched. His condition will be assessed in the coming days. The Dutch defender was forced off early in the first half after going down with what appeared to be a muscular problem. Roma's opening 20 minutes were described as extraordinary, with the Giallorossi already ahead by two goals before the injury took its toll.

Roma are at Old Trafford to face Manchester United in matchday four of the Champions League league phase, and the match was marked by a penalty awarded against Heaven. Spanish referee Gil Manzano is in charge, with assistants Ayuso and Barbero. Munuera is the fourth official, while Del Cerro Grande is the VAR with Fernandez as assistant VAR. In the 16th minute, Heaven handled Soulé's shot, and Gil Manzano pointed to the spot. The VAR conducted a silent check, which inevitably confirmed the penalty. The incident came after a sharp early flashpoint: in the 19th minute, Soulé and Bruno Fernandes were both booked after a bust-up following a throw-in. Soulé was angry with the Portuguese midfielder, who had not kicked the ball out with Rensch on the ground. The handball and the booking of Soulé made for a tense opening for Roma at a difficult venue in the Champions League. Soulé, who was involved in both the penalty chance and the dispute, was at the centre of the early action.

Roma head to Old Trafford to face Manchester United, coached by Carrick, in the fourth matchday of the Champions League league phase, with Gasperini forced into a change in goal. Pierluigi Gollini has withdrawn at the last hour, so Devis Vásquez starts. Leonardo Balerdi comes in at centre-back instead of Evan N'Dicka, and Devyne Rensch is the right wing-back. Nahuel Molina and Emanuele Lulli are on the bench. The midfield and attack are unchanged, with Rodrigo Mora starting from the first minute. Manchester United line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Lammens in goal, Yoro, Maguire, Heaven and Dalot in defence, Mainoo and Baleba in midfield, Cunha, Fernandes and Diallo behind Mbeumo. Roma play a 3-4-2-1, with Vásquez; Mancini, Balerdi and Hermoso at the back; Rensch, Cristante, de Roon and Wesley in midfield; Soulé and Mora in support of Malen up front. United's bench includes Darlow, Heaton, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Mount, Tielemans, Santos, Lacey, Fletcher, Amass and Zirkzee. Roma's bench features De Marzi, Koulierakis, N'Dicka, Pisilli, Ghilardi, Molina, Lulli, Di Nunzio and Castro.

Roma head to Old Trafford to face Manchester United, coached by Carrick, in the fourth matchday of the Champions League league phase, with Gasperini forced into a change in goal. Pierluigi Gollini has withdrawn at the last hour, so Devis Vásquez starts. Leonardo Balerdi comes in at centre-back instead of Evan N'Dicka, and Devyne Rensch is the right wing-back. Nahuel Molina and Emanuele Lulli are on the bench. The midfield and attack are unchanged, with Rodrigo Mora starting from the first minute. Manchester United line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Lammens in goal, Yoro, Maguire, Heaven and Dalot in defence, Mainoo and Baleba in midfield, Cunha, Fernandes and Diallo behind Mbeumo. Roma play a 3-4-2-1, with Vásquez; Mancini, Balerdi and Hermoso at the back; Rensch, Cristante, de Roon and Wesley in midfield; Soulé and Mora in support of Malen up front. United's bench includes Darlow, Heaton, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Mount, Tielemans, Santos, Lacey, Fletcher, Amass and Zirkzee. Roma's bench features De Marzi, Koulierakis, N'Dicka, Pisilli, Ghilardi, Molina, Lulli, Di Nunzio and Castro.

Argentina boss Scaloni has called up Roma trio Matías Soulé, Leonardo Balerdi and Santiago Castro for the national team's upcoming friendlies. Argentina face Uruguay and Costa Rica in the coming weeks. Soulé, Balerdi and Castro are all current Roma players, and their selection is a boost for the Giallorossi with the internationals approaching. Each will now join up with Argentina's squad ahead of the matches.

Roma travel to Old Trafford tonight for their fourth League Phase match of the Champions League, facing Manchester United under head coach Michael Carrick, with Gian Piero Gasperini's side looking for points after a comprehensive win over Slovan Bratislava. Roma have four points from their first three European matches, while United sit on three points and are going through a very difficult spell. Gollini has been ruled out, and Devis Vásquez will start in goal in his place. The Roma line-up is a 3-4-2-1 formation: Vásquez; Balerdi, N'Dicka, Hermoso; Molina, De Roon, Cristante, Wesley; Soulé, Mora; Malen. Leonardo Balerdi is pushing Mancini for a place in the defence, while Rodrigo Mora is set for a starting spot. On the bench for Roma are De Marzi, Gollini, Koulierakis, Mancini, Ghilardi, Lulli, Rensch, Di Nunzio, Pisilli and Castro. Manchester United line up in a 4-2-3-1: Lammens; Yoro, Maguire, Lisandro Martinez, Dalot; Mainoo, Andrey Santos; Mbeumo, Tielemans, Bruno Fernandes; Cunha. Their substitutes are Darlow, Heaton, De Ligt, Mazraoui, Heaven, Amass, Baleba, Mount, Diallo, Zirkzee and Lacey. The referee is Jesús Gil Manzano (Spain), assisted by Guadalupe Porras Ayuso and Diego Barbero, with Juan Martínez Munuera as fourth official. The VAR is Carlos del Cerro Grande, with Guillermo Cuadra Fernandez as assistant VAR.