The 35-year-old had previously caused a penalty early on his third appearance for the Romans, which Heung-Min Son (5th) converted. Former Frankfurt player Evan Ndicka equalized (20th), Brennan Johnson (33rd) gave the hosts the lead again. After a corner, however, Hummels made it 2-2 and the 2014 world champion celebrated wildly.
Rome scored with Hummels on the pitch for the second time, it was his third appearance. On the other side, former Leipzig player Timo Werner came into play in the 78th minute.
Manchester United celebrated their first win under team manager Ruben Amorim in the second game. Despite being behind for a while, the “Red Devils” defeated the Norwegian representative FK Bodö/Glimt 3:2 (2:2). The Danish striker Rasmus Höjlund scored two goals for the Portuguese’s successful home debut.
Leaders Lazio Rome did not leave the pitch as winners for the first time this Europa League season and drew goalless with Ludogorets Razgrad. Athletic Bilbao consolidated its place in the top group with a 3-0 (2-0) win over IF Elfsborg and remained undefeated. Ajax Amsterdam, on the other hand, suffered their first defeat at Real Sociedad San Sebastian (0-2).
