Match report
AS Roma Defeats Manchester United 3-2 in Europa League Thriller
AS Roma
3–2
FT
Manchester United
May 6, 2021
In a dramatic turn of events, AS Roma staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Manchester United 3-2 in the UEFA Europa League quarter-final. The Red Devils, under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, took an early lead through Edinson Cavani, but AS Roma fought back with goals from Edin Dzeko and Bryan Cristante. An own goal from Alex Telles in the 83rd minute sealed the win for the Italian side, despite Cavani's late second goal for Manchester United.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: AS Roma 3–2 Manchester United
- • Edinson Cavani (Manchester United) scored in the 39th minute
- • Edin Dzeko (AS Roma) equalized in the 57th minute
- • Bryan Cristante (AS Roma) scored the go-ahead goal in the 60th minute
- • Own Goal from Alex Telles (AS Roma) in the 83rd minute
- • Substitutions included Chris Smalling (AS Roma) and Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
Lineups
AS Roma
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 83 A. Mirante (G)
- 6 C. Smalling (D)
- 33 Bruno Peres (D)
- 2 R. Karsdorp (D)
- 23 G. Mancini (M)
- 3 Ibañez (D)
- 77 H. Mkhitaryan (M)
- 4 B. Cristante (M)
- 7 L. Pellegrini (M)
- 9 E. Džeko (F)
- 11 Pedro (M)
Substitutes
- 55 E. Darboe
- 18 D. Santon
- 21 Borja Mayoral
- 59 N. Zalewski
- 54 R. Ciervo
- 87 Daniel Fuzato
- 52 E. Bove
- 24 M. Kumbulla
- 63 P. Boer
Manchester United
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 David de Gea (G)
- 5 H. Maguire (D)
- 23 L. Shaw (D)
- 3 E. Bailly (D)
- 29 A. Wan-Bissaka (D)
- 6 P. Pogba (M)
- 17 Fred (M)
- 18 Bruno Fernandes (M)
- 34 D. van de Beek (M)
- 7 E. Cavani (F)
- 11 M. Greenwood (M)
Substitutes
- 33 B. Williams
- 27 Alex Telles
- 31 N. Matić
- 10 M. Rashford
- 8 Mata
- 19 A. Diallo
- 38 A. Tuanzebe
- 56 A. Elanga
- 2 V. Lindelöf
- 39 S. McTominay
- 13 L. Grant
- 26 D. Henderson
Timeline
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18' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardA. Wan-Bissaka
Foul
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30' AS Roma subst · Substitution 1Off: Chris Smalling · On: Ebrima Darboe
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39' Manchester United Goal · Normal GoalE. Cavani · Assist: Fred
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46' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Wan-Bissaka · On: B. Williams
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46' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Shaw · On: Alex Telles
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57' AS Roma Goal · Normal GoalE. Dzeko · Assist: Pedro
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58' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardFred
Foul
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60' AS Roma Goal · Normal GoalB. Cristante · Assist: L. Pellegrini
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64' Manchester United subst · Substitution 3Off: P. Pogba · On: N. Matic
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68' Manchester United Goal · Normal GoalE. Cavani · Assist: Bruno Fernandes
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69' AS Roma subst · Substitution 2Off: Bruno Peres · On: Davide Santon
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72' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardE. Cavani
Argument
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73' Manchester United subst · Substitution 4Off: E. Cavani · On: M. Rashford
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76' AS Roma subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Dzeko · On: B. Mayoral
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76' AS Roma subst · Substitution 4Off: Pedro · On: N. Zalewski
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83' AS Roma Goal · Own GoalAlex Telles
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84' AS Roma Card · Yellow CardB. Cristante
Foul
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84' Manchester United subst · Substitution 5Off: Bruno Fernandes · On: Mata
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90' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardB. Williams
Persistent fouling
Match Stats
| Stat | AS Roma | Manchester United |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 16 |
| Pass Accuracy | 87% | 86% |
| Offsides | 2 | 4 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 22 | 13 |
| Corners | 7 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 535 | 493 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 12 | 5 |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 6 |
| Possession | 52% | 48% |
| Accurate Passes | 464 | 425 |
| Shots Inside Box | 18 | 8 |
| Saves | 3 | 10 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The turning point came in the 57th minute when Edin Dzeko scored the equalizer, reigniting AS Roma's fighting spirit.
- ▸ Bryan Cristante's goal in the 60th minute was crucial in taking the lead, which AS Roma managed to maintain until the end of the match.