2026-2027 Champions League: Manchester United vs. Roma, the official lineups

Manchester United and Roma face off tonight at 9 p.m. at Old Trafford in Matchday 4 of the Champions League group stage. The two teams are coming into the match in very different situations. The Red Devils are in deep trouble: in Europe, they’ve earned just three points in their first three matches, while in the Premier League they sit in 17th place with only seven points after nine matchdays and are coming off three straight losses.

Roma, on the other hand, have earned four points in the Champions League, thanks to a draw with Fenerbahçe, a late-game loss to Real Madrid, and a subsequent convincing victory over Slovan Bratislava. The Giallorossi are also coming off a convincing 5-2 win against Udinese in the league.

Michael Carrick sticks with a 4-2-3-1 formation for his Manchester United side, with Cunha leading the attack and a quality trio behind him consisting of Mbeumo, Bruno Fernandes, and Diallo. In midfield, Mainoo and Baleba form the central pairing. The Red Devils are looking to bounce back after a nine-game winless streak across league and cup competition.

Gasperini responds with a 3-4-2-1 formation, bringing Mancini back into the starting lineup in the backline alongside Balerdi and Hermoso. The real last-minute surprise comes in goal: due to an injury sustained by Gollini just a few hours before kickoff—which adds to the absences of Svilar, Dybala, and Koné—it will be up to Vasquez to defend the Giallorossi’s goal. In midfield, Cristante partners De Roon with Rensch and Wesley on the wings, while in the attacking midfield, the Soulé-Rodrigo Mora duo plays behind Malen, who is confirmed as the main striker.

Official Lineups

MANCHESTER UNITED (4-2-3-1): Lammens; Yoro, Maguire, Heaven, Dalot; Mainoo, Baleba; Mbeumo, Diallo, Bruno Fernandes; Cunha. Coach: Carrick.

ROMA (3-4-2-1): Vasquez; Mancini, Balerdi, Hermoso; Rensch, De Roon, Cristante, Wesley; Soulé, Rodrigo Mora; Malen. Coach: Gasperini.