Slight concern as "Kunya" opens up about the moment he wildly celebrated Manchester United's winning goal, overturning Roma in the UCL.
On 4 Nov 2026 GMT+7, Matheus Kunya, Manchester United's hero striker, spoke candidly after the UEFA Champions League 2026-27 group stage matchday 4, where United staged a thrilling comeback at home to beat Roma 3-2, securing their first win in 10 matches.
In this game, Matheus Kunya scored both late goals for Manchester United in the 83rd and 86th minutes, overturning a 1-2 deficit to win 3-2, earning 6 points and moving up to 17th place in the UCL group standings, easing pressure on the "Red Devils" and coach Michael Carrick.
Matheus Kunya revealed that during his sprint to celebrate the winning goal with fans near the sidelines, he was unsure whether they were Manchester United or Roma supporters. "I don’t know if that was too Brazilian of me," he said.
"Honestly, I have always dreamed of celebrating like that. When I saw the fans, I was a bit confused whether there were Roma supporters there, and I couldn’t tell if they were Roma fans or ours!"
"At that moment, I secretly thought if I jumped in there, it would be a big deal! But still, I was so happy they celebrated with me. It was truly a beautiful moment."
Regarding Manchester United’s first win in 10 matches, Kunya said, "I play for this club for moments like this, to see the fans full of energy like this. Of course, we’ve just gone through a tough period, but the fans have always supported us."
"I felt very moved and tried to encourage them to be part of it with us. Of course, they wanted answers from us, and I think today we gave them that answer. I’m very happy to be part of this event."
"I think this is the best you can do as a player wearing this shirt. To live the dream of being part of a comeback like this is amazing. It’s a clear dream come true."
Regarding the red card late in the game, the Manchester United hero said, "Of course, no one dreams of getting a red card! But in the end, I think what happened means much more than just me. The atmosphere in the stadium and the happiness that arose… for us, that’s everything in the world."
