UCL Roundup: Usor assists in LASK victory, Man United comeback

In the UEFA Champions League action on November 4, 2026, Nigerian players experienced mixed fortunes. Moses Usor played a key role as LASK secured a dominant 4-0 victory against Slovan Bratislava at home. Usor provided an assist to Kasper Jørgensen, who opened the scoring in the 19th minute. The Nigerian winger's contribution was instrumental as Jørgensen netted again in the 37th minute, doubling LASK's advantage. Goals from Robert Ljubičić and Samuel Adeniran completed the emphatic win, while Usor was substituted in the 75th minute after an impactful performance.

At RAMS Park, Victor Osimhen featured for Galatasaray in their 2-0 triumph over Stuttgart, an outcome that solidified their standing in the league phase. Aleksey Batrakov's early two-goal contribution within the first 15 minutes gave Galatasaray a significant lead. Osimhen had opportunities to extend the scoreline but was unable to convert his chances.

On the other hand, Ademola Lookman's Atlético Madrid suffered a disappointing loss at home, falling 2-0 to Bayern Munich. Lookman entered the match in the 59th minute but could not alter the match's trajectory. Bayern opened scoring through Lennart Karl in the 54th minute, following a defensive error, and Konrad Laimer extended their lead in the 74th minute.

The standout match of the evening occurred at Old Trafford, where Manchester United mounted a thrilling comeback against Roma, winning 3-2 after being down by two goals. Roma took an early lead via Matías Soulé in the 11th minute, and Donyell Malen made it 2-0 by converting a penalty just six minutes later. However, United rallied back after halftime; Bruno Fernandes scored from a retaken penalty in the 58th minute, cutting the deficit. Matheus Cunha then netted twice in quick succession, scoring in the 83rd and 86th minutes to complete the turnaround and secure a vital win for manager Michael Carrick, although Cunha was sent off for a second yellow card in stoppage time.

In other matches, Paris Saint-Germain thrashed Villarreal 6-0, establishing a Champions League record by scoring four goals in the first 17 minutes. Barcelona also triumphed with a convincing 3-0 victory over Aston Villa, featuring goals from Lamine Yamal and two from Raphinha. Inter Milan recorded a 3-0 win against Feyenoord, while Bodø/Glimt and Lille ended in a goalless draw. These results marked another engaging night in the Champions League, showcasing the contributions of Nigerian players across various European clubs.