Como beat Manchester United 4-1 in the Champions League. Carlos Baleba, the Red Devils’ midfielder, was at fault for a misplaced pass that led to Nico Paz’s third goal, while Bryan Mbeumo, starting on the right, was unable to make an impact.
On Wednesday 21 October 2026, at 18:45, Como, managed by Cesc Fàbregas, dominated Manchester United 4-1 at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on matchday 3 of the Champions League league phase, according to Goal.com and Le360 Sport. Trailing from the 2nd minute, the Mancunians conceded a second just after the break, in the 49th minute.
Two Cameroon internationals featured for the English side: Carlos Baleba, in midfield, and Bryan Mbeumo, deployed on the right wing. The latter could not turn around a match his team was already losing, according to Foot Direct and L’Attaquant.
Nico Paz puts on a show
Argentina’s Nico Paz opened the scoring in the 2nd minute from a Lucas Da Cunha assist. Anastasios Douvikas doubled the lead in the 49th minute from a pass by Nico Paz, again him. Paz then grabbed his second of the night in the 57th minute by intercepting a misplaced pass from Carlos Baleba, which Goal.com describes as disastrous.
Jacopo Ramón scored Como’s fourth in the 76th minute, before Joshua Zirkzee’s late consolation goal in the 90th+1.
A dismal run that drags on
Beyond the scoreline, the numbers confirm Manchester United’s poor form: the club have not won a single match in all competitions since 10 September 2026, according to Le360 Sport. The Red Devils sit 20th in the league phase table with just 3 points from 3 games, according to Théo Neufond.
At the other end, Como climb provisionally to 6th in Europe with 6 points, again according to Théo Neufond. Starting on the right wing, Bryan Mbeumo was unable to influence the game.
Carrick under pressure
Michael Carrick’s position as Manchester United head coach is reportedly severely weakened after this rout, according to Théo Neufond.
Manchester United face Bournemouth in the Premier League on 25 October 2026.