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According to a report by BBC Sport on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, Manchester United have three important UEFA Champions League fixtures ahead as they continue their campaign in the 2026/27 season. After facing Sabah, Atletico Madrid and Como, the Red Devils are set to take on AS Roma, Sporting CP and RB Leipzig in their next three league-phase matches.
Michael Carrick’s side will be looking to improve their performances and secure valuable points as they aim to qualify for the knockout stages. However, they will need to show greater consistency, improve their defensive organisation and become more clinical in front of goal to achieve their targets.
Manchester United will first host AS Roma at Old Trafford on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in their fourth league-phase fixture. The match will give the Red Devils an opportunity to earn three points in front of their home supporters. However, they must take their chances and avoid defensive errors against a Roma side capable of threatening their goal.
Their next challenge will come against Sporting CP in Portugal on Wednesday, November 25, 2026. United will face a difficult atmosphere away from home as Sporting look to use their home advantage. Carrick’s players will need to remain disciplined, defend effectively and make the most of their scoring opportunities to secure a positive result.
United will then return to Old Trafford to face RB Leipzig on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, in their sixth Champions League league-phase match. The German side will provide another tough test, and Manchester United must deliver a strong performance to avoid losing important points. The outcome could also affect their position in the standings as they compete for a place in the next round.
With three significant fixtures approaching, Manchester United will need to raise their level of performance and show greater consistency. Victories against Roma and Leipzig at home, alongside a positive result against Sporting CP, could boost their chances of progressing in the competition.