Bruno Fernandes Redeems Himself with Retake After Penalty Incident in Champions League Match Against Roma
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes missed a penalty in a home Champions League match against Roma, but was granted a retake after Bryan Cristante entered the penalty area prior to the kick.
During the early moments of the second half, Roma held a 2-0 lead when Gianluca Mancini committed a foul on Matheus Cunha, resulting in the penalty.
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Man Utd vs. Roma penalty incident explained: Bruno didn’t miss second chance
LEEDS, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 18: Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United in action during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Leeds United and Manchester United at Elland Road on October 18, 2026 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Bruno Fernandes took the penalty but had his initial shot saved by Roma’s third-choice goalkeeper, Devis Vasquez, who dived to his right.
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However, referee Jesus Gil Manzano ordered a retake after VAR review indicated that Cristante had encroached into the area before Fernandes took his shot.
ISTANBUL, TURKEY – SEPTEMBER 10: Referee Jesus Gil Manzano gestures during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD1 match between Fenerbahce SK and AS Roma at Fenerbahce Sükrü Saracoglu Spor Kompleksi on September 10, 2026 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Burak Kara/Getty Images)
As Cristante was first to the rebound following the initial save, the referee’s decision, in accordance with VAR, was unavoidable.
Bruno Fernandes successfully converted his second attempt, hitting the ball to Vasquez’s right again, but this time he directed it closer to the top corner, leaving the Roma goalkeeper diving the other way.
Vasquez made his competitive debut for Roma in this match, stepping in for Milan Svilar, who has been sidelined for weeks, while second-choice goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini experienced back issues on the morning of the game.
