Como Humiliate Manchester United in Stunning 4-1 Champions League Victory
COMO, Italy — Italian side Como 1907 delivered a stunning performance to defeat Manchester United 4-1 in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night, October 21, 2026, deepening the English club’s struggles and increasing pressure on manager Michael Carrick.
Playing at the Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium, Cesc Fàbregas’ side dominated large parts of the encounter, with Argentine forward Nico Paz scoring twice and providing an assist as Como secured one of the biggest victories in the club’s history.
Paz opened the scoring just two minutes into the match, curling a superb finish into the net after exploiting space in Manchester United’s defence.
United struggled to respond as the hosts controlled possession and repeatedly exposed weaknesses in the visitors’ defensive organisation.
Como extend their lead after the break
The Italian side continued their attacking dominance after halftime, with Tasos Douvikas doubling the advantage in the 49th minute after receiving a well-timed pass from Paz.
Paz then struck again in the 57th minute, capitalising on a costly Manchester United turnover before racing towards goal and finishing confidently to make it 3-0.
Defender Jacobo Ramón added Como’s fourth goal in the 76th minute, heading home a cross from Kaiki Bruno to complete a commanding display.
Manchester United managed a late consolation through Joshua Zirkzee, who scored in stoppage time to make the final score 4-1.
Pressure mounts on Michael Carrick
The defeat extended Manchester United’s winless run to seven matches across all competitions, raising further questions about the team’s form and defensive stability.
Carrick’s side also struggled with several absences through injury, suspension and illness, forcing changes to the starting lineup.
Despite those challenges, United were unable to contain Como’s attacking movement and pressing, leaving the visitors with significant questions to address ahead of their next fixture.
For Como, meanwhile, the victory represented a landmark moment in their European campaign, as Fàbregas’ team demonstrated its ability to compete against one of the continent’s most recognisable clubs.
Final score: Como 4–1 Manchester United
- 2′ — Nico Paz
- 49′ — Tasos Douvikas
- 57′ — Nico Paz
- 76′ — Jacobo Ramón
- 90+1′ — Joshua Zirkzee (Manchester United)
