Manchester United face AS Roma in a must-win Champions League encounter tonight at Old Trafford, with both clubs desperate for a morale-boosting result. The Red Devils arrive on the back of a seven-match winless streak in all competitions, while the Giallorossi head into the tie undefeated in Serie A and riding high after a 5-2 demolition of Udinese.
Manchester United vs AS Roma: key match details
Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Kick-off: 21:00 GMT
Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
Referee: TBA
VAR: Confirmed
TV broadcast: Live on CANAL+ LIVE 5
Live streaming: Available via CANAL+ app and website across all devices
Manchester United’s crisis deepens ahead of Roma showdown
Since returning to the Champions League, Manchester United’s performances have been alarmingly inconsistent. A comfortable 4-0 win against Sabah was followed by heavy defeats to Atlético Madrid and Como, while their Premier League form has deteriorated further with a 2-0 loss at Chelsea last weekend. The Red Devils now sit 17th in the table, devoid of victory since September 10 across all competitions.
Injury concerns plague Carrick’s side:- Luke Shaw, Kobbie Mainoo, Patrick Dorgu, Benjamin Sesko and Manuel Ugarte are ruled out
- Marcus Rashford remains a doubt after a muscular injury
- Amad Diallo is also questionable following a late withdrawal against Chelsea
- Lisandro Martínez returns after suspension, while Leny Yoro completes his suspension
- Bruno Fernandes has regained his starting spot following his public criticism of tactics
Manchester United probable XI:
Senne Lammens – Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martínez, Noussair Mazraoui – Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans – Mason Mount, Bruno Fernandes, Matheus Cunha – Bryan Mbeumo
AS Roma’s unbeaten Serie A run continues to impress
Gian Piero Gasperini’s side arrives in Manchester on a high after a dominant 5-2 win at Udinese, maintaining their unbeaten start to the Serie A season with seven wins and three draws from ten matches. Their Champions League campaign began with a hard-fought 1-1 draw at Fenerbahçe, followed by a thrilling 4-3 defeat to Real Madrid before a commanding 4-0 victory over Slovan Bratislava.
Roma’s injury list:- Mile Svilar (broken finger), Manu Koné (leg injury), Paulo Dybala (calf strain) and Lorenzo Pellegrini (thigh injury) are unavailable
- Pierluigi Gollini is set to start in goal
- Donyell Malen has been in scintillating form with eight Serie A goals and three in the Champions League
- Matías Soulé and Bryan Cristante provide attacking threat from midfield
AS Roma probable XI:
Pierluigi Gollini – Gianluca Mancini, Evan Ndicka, Mario Hermoso – Nahuel Molina, Marten de Roon, Bryan Cristante, Niccolò Pisilli, Wesley – Matías Soulé, Donyell Malen
Where to watch Manchester United vs AS Roma tonight
The Champions League clash kicks off at 21:00 GMT at Old Trafford and will be broadcast live on CANAL+ LIVE 5. Subscribers can stream the match via the CANAL+ app and website on all major devices.
Past meetings: Manchester United dominate historical record
Old Trafford has been a fortress for Manchester United against Roma. In eight meetings, the Red Devils have won five times, drawn once, and lost only twice. The most memorable clash occurred in the 2006-07 Champions League quarter-finals when United overturned a 2-1 first-leg deficit with a stunning 7-1 second-leg win, featuring a double from then-player-turned-manager Michael Carrick.
Roma will be hoping to avoid a repeat of their 2022 Europa League semi-final humiliation, when United won the first leg 6-2 at Old Trafford before progressing on aggregate despite a 3-2 loss in Rome.
Champions League betting odds: United favored but Roma’s form cannot be ignored
Manchester United win: 2.15
Draw: 3.65
AS Roma win: 2.62
