← All stories
Roma fans' impressive chants at the Manchester United meeting point
·3 November 2026·2h ago

Roma fans' impressive chants at the Manchester United meeting point

Source: Forza Roma

Roma supporters have made a striking impression at the meeting point ahead of Manchester United v Roma at Old Trafford, the fourth matchday of the Champions League league phase. Anticipation is building for the fixture, which is billed as a fascinating clash.

The match is a Champions League league-phase game for Roma, who are in the competition this season after qualifying by finishing third in Serie A 2025-26. The fixture is the fourth matchday of the league phase, with the Giallorossi travelling to Manchester to face the English side at Old Trafford.

Roma's travelling fans were in full voice before the game, with their chants drawing attention at the gathering point in Manchester. The team news surrounding the match is also in focus: goalkeeper Gollini is a doubt, and Mora is set to feature alongside Soulé and Malen in attack, according to reports from the build-up to kick-off.

● AI Generated Summary

This summary was generated by an AI model. Always read the source for complete and accurate information.

Story Coverage12 sources on this story

Roma travel to Old Trafford on Wednesday for their Champions League league-phase fourth matchday against Manchester United, with kickoff at 21:00 local time. Gian Piero Gasperini's side arrive after a 5-2 win at Udinese, while United, coached by Michael Carrick, are in a difficult run. Gasperini, speaking at a press conference alongside Marten de Roon, said: "We are preparing as if we were facing the best Manchester."

Roma supporters have been making a strong impression before the match. Hundreds gathered in Manchester pubs with representatives from Roma Clubs across Europe and Italy, including Lupi dell'Artico Finlandia, Bruxelles, Madrid and Cremona, before marching to the stadium. Roma's own guide names Shambles Square as the meeting point, with the march starting at 5pm. GialloRossi.net expects around 5,000 Roma fans to travel. Roma have lost all four previous visits to Old Trafford. GialloRossi counts 15 goals conceded across those games, while Roma News counts 13 across the 2007 and 2021 visits. Carrick scored twice in the 7-1 defeat of 2007.

Team news is a focus. Forza Roma and other outlets report that Pierluigi Gollini is in doubt, with Rodrigo Mora expected to start alongside Matías Soulé and Donyell Malen. Leonardo Balerdi is available despite wearing a knee strapping. Roberto Pruzzo warned Roma against a trap, saying the Red Devils are not Udinese, while Nando Orsi stressed the need to avoid conceding early. Sandro Sabatini was more optimistic, hoping Roma can make amends for their past Manchester defeats.

AI synthesis of all sources below — always check the originals.

Testo Originale / Source Text

“Cresce l'attesa per l'affascinante sfida all'Old Trafford valida per la quarta giornata della League Phase di Champions League Daniele Aloisi 3 novembre - 18:20 Manchester United-Roma, gli straordinari cori dei tifosi giallorossi al meeting point Scegli Forzaroma.info come fonte preferita su Google…”

Read the full article in Italian at Forza Roma.

Read original on Forza Roma →

More Europe

Malen says Roma are ready for Manchester United but must be careful
Match ReportEurope● AI
just now

Malen says Roma are ready for Manchester United but must be careful

Donyell Malen says Roma are ready for their Champions League fixture at Manchester United, which is the fourth matchday of the league phase, but insists the squad must be careful. Asked about United's current form, Malen said they are not getting the best results but are a good side, so Roma have to be careful. Malen is an established part of the Roma squad, and his comments come ahead of a difficult away trip in the Champions League. He is looking forward to the occasion at Old Trafford and sees the match as a test of Roma's focus against a side that remains dangerous despite its recent results. Asked whether Roma are ready, Malen said: "Yes, we are ready. I can't wait to play. It will be a great evening." On the numbers he has posted, he said: "Yes, those are good numbers. I hope I can add to them today." Asked about the atmosphere at Old Trafford, he said: "It's a fantastic stadium, I can't wait to play there. It will be a great evening."

Gasperini names Vásquez in goal as Roma travel to Manchester United in Champions League
Match ReportEurope● AI
1h ago

Gasperini names Vásquez in goal as Roma travel to Manchester United in Champions League

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 fans fill Old Trafford route as Gasperini appears on London Tube sticker
EuropeClub News● AI
2h ago

Roma fans fill Old Trafford route as Gasperini appears on London Tube sticker

Roma supporters have turned out in force ahead of Manchester United v Roma, a Champions League League Phase fixture in the fourth matchday, due to kick off at 21:00 at Old Trafford. More than a thousand Giallorossi fans gathered at the meeting point and then walked together towards the Red Devils' stadium, singing and waving scarves along the way. Among the chants and yellow-and-red scarves, a light-hearted sticker featuring head coach Gian Piero Gasperini made an appearance. The Roma boss has been placed on a London Underground sticker, where the classic "Mind the Gap" warning has been changed to "Mind the Gasp". Manchester United supporters have been chanting "Watch out for the Gasp" for days. The sticker plays on the familiar warning shown on the London Underground, which tells passengers to mind the space between the platform and the train. The wordplay has turned the Italian coach into a talking point among fans in the build-up to the match, which is part of the 2026-27 Champions League league phase.

More on Pierluigi Gollini

Player profile →
Gasperini names Vásquez in goal as Roma travel to Manchester United in Champions League
Match ReportEurope● AI
1h ago

Gasperini names Vásquez in goal as Roma travel to Manchester United in Champions League

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 fans march towards Old Trafford ahead of Manchester United clash
Match ReportEurope● AI
2h ago

Roma fans march towards Old Trafford ahead of Manchester United clash

Roma supporters are making their way to Old Trafford as the anticipation builds for the fixture against Manchester United, a match Forzaroma.info describes as a fascinating clash at the 'Theatre of Dreams' and a big night of Champions League football. The Roma atmosphere is charged ahead of the game. The club's travelling fans have been chanting in procession towards the stadium, and the Roman side's supporters are said to be enthusiastic. Local coverage also highlights a pre-match concern: Pierluigi Gollini is in doubt for the match, with Rodrigo Mora and the Argentine pair Matías Soulé and Donyell Malen in the line-up picture being reported as options. Roma's reserve goalkeepers, Giorgio De Marzi and Devis Vásquez, are also in the spotlight as the club's third-choice goalkeeper has become a talking point. Other coverage on the day includes a Forzaroma.info piece on the supporters' mood, which notes that Gian Piero Gasperini has appeared on a sticker in the Rome metro, and a look back at Julio Sergio, Goicoechea and Fimiani, the club's third-choice goalkeepers who have at times taken centre stage in the past. The match is due to kick off at 21:00 local time, with the report written on 3 November 2026.

Manchester United vs Roma: probable line-ups, Vásquez to start in place of Gollini
EuropeSquad News● AI
2h ago

Manchester United vs Roma: probable line-ups, Vásquez to start in place of Gollini

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.

GialloRossi.netRead original →

More on Rodrigo Mora

Player profile →
Gasperini names Vásquez in goal as Roma travel to Manchester United in Champions League
Match ReportEurope● AI
1h ago

Gasperini names Vásquez in goal as Roma travel to Manchester United in Champions League

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 fans march towards Old Trafford ahead of Manchester United clash
Match ReportEurope● AI
2h ago

Roma fans march towards Old Trafford ahead of Manchester United clash

Roma supporters are making their way to Old Trafford as the anticipation builds for the fixture against Manchester United, a match Forzaroma.info describes as a fascinating clash at the 'Theatre of Dreams' and a big night of Champions League football. The Roma atmosphere is charged ahead of the game. The club's travelling fans have been chanting in procession towards the stadium, and the Roman side's supporters are said to be enthusiastic. Local coverage also highlights a pre-match concern: Pierluigi Gollini is in doubt for the match, with Rodrigo Mora and the Argentine pair Matías Soulé and Donyell Malen in the line-up picture being reported as options. Roma's reserve goalkeepers, Giorgio De Marzi and Devis Vásquez, are also in the spotlight as the club's third-choice goalkeeper has become a talking point. Other coverage on the day includes a Forzaroma.info piece on the supporters' mood, which notes that Gian Piero Gasperini has appeared on a sticker in the Rome metro, and a look back at Julio Sergio, Goicoechea and Fimiani, the club's third-choice goalkeepers who have at times taken centre stage in the past. The match is due to kick off at 21:00 local time, with the report written on 3 November 2026.

Manchester United vs Roma: probable line-ups, Vásquez to start in place of Gollini
EuropeSquad News● AI
2h ago

Manchester United vs Roma: probable line-ups, Vásquez to start in place of Gollini

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.

GialloRossi.netRead original →

More on Donyell Malen

Player profile →
Malen says Roma are ready for Manchester United but must be careful
Match ReportEurope● AI
just now

Malen says Roma are ready for Manchester United but must be careful

Donyell Malen says Roma are ready for their Champions League fixture at Manchester United, which is the fourth matchday of the league phase, but insists the squad must be careful. Asked about United's current form, Malen said they are not getting the best results but are a good side, so Roma have to be careful. Malen is an established part of the Roma squad, and his comments come ahead of a difficult away trip in the Champions League. He is looking forward to the occasion at Old Trafford and sees the match as a test of Roma's focus against a side that remains dangerous despite its recent results. Asked whether Roma are ready, Malen said: "Yes, we are ready. I can't wait to play. It will be a great evening." On the numbers he has posted, he said: "Yes, those are good numbers. I hope I can add to them today." Asked about the atmosphere at Old Trafford, he said: "It's a fantastic stadium, I can't wait to play there. It will be a great evening."

Gasperini names Vásquez in goal as Roma travel to Manchester United in Champions League
Match ReportEurope● AI
1h ago

Gasperini names Vásquez in goal as Roma travel to Manchester United in Champions League

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 fans march towards Old Trafford ahead of Manchester United clash
Match ReportEurope● AI
2h ago

Roma fans march towards Old Trafford ahead of Manchester United clash

Roma supporters are making their way to Old Trafford as the anticipation builds for the fixture against Manchester United, a match Forzaroma.info describes as a fascinating clash at the 'Theatre of Dreams' and a big night of Champions League football. The Roma atmosphere is charged ahead of the game. The club's travelling fans have been chanting in procession towards the stadium, and the Roman side's supporters are said to be enthusiastic. Local coverage also highlights a pre-match concern: Pierluigi Gollini is in doubt for the match, with Rodrigo Mora and the Argentine pair Matías Soulé and Donyell Malen in the line-up picture being reported as options. Roma's reserve goalkeepers, Giorgio De Marzi and Devis Vásquez, are also in the spotlight as the club's third-choice goalkeeper has become a talking point. Other coverage on the day includes a Forzaroma.info piece on the supporters' mood, which notes that Gian Piero Gasperini has appeared on a sticker in the Rome metro, and a look back at Julio Sergio, Goicoechea and Fimiani, the club's third-choice goalkeepers who have at times taken centre stage in the past. The match is due to kick off at 21:00 local time, with the report written on 3 November 2026.

Feedback