Overview
- Roma lost 3-2 to Manchester United at Old Trafford on Tuesday after a penalty levelled the score and gave United decisive momentum in the second half.
- Gian Piero Gasperini told reporters the defeat differed from the late collapse against Real Madrid because the United turnaround followed a clear turning point rather than an unexpected late lapse.
- The coach said Roma struggled to cope with Manchester United’s high press, lost their defensive references and failed to supply their attackers, and that the team should have used more long balls or greater physical resistance.
- Match reports and Gasperini singled out a late error by defender Balerdi as a concrete factor that compounded the team’s problems in the closing minutes.
- Gasperini framed the loss as a learning moment, saying the experience at Old Trafford can provide practical lessons on tactics and mental resilience for Roma’s run in the Champions League.