Key Takeaways:
- Como secured a 4-1 victory over Manchester United at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia
- Nico Paz scored twice and provided an assist, leading Como to their second win in three Champions League matches
- Manchester United extended their winless streak across all competitions to seven matches (three draws, four losses)
Match Overview
Como recorded a resounding 4-1 triumph against Manchester United in the UEFA Champions League at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, taking full advantage of their maiden clash with an English side. This result marked another setback for Manchester United, whose run without a win in all competitions has now stretched to seven games (D3, L4).
Three points on this European night at the Sinigaglia ⏹️ https://t.co/OvyDK1kcoV
— Como1907 (@Como_1907) October 21, 2026
First Half: Rapid Start for Como
The Italian side made a dream start, going ahead within two minutes for the second consecutive Champions League fixture involving United. Nico Paz received a pass from Lucas Da Cunha and, from just inside the penalty area, curved a superb finish into the far corner. Motivated by the opportunity to become the first Italian team since Lazio in the 1999/00 season to claim victories in their opening two Champions League home games, Como maintained their attacking impetus.
Martin Baturina appeared poised to double the lead, only for Harry Maguire to produce a crucial last-ditch challenge. Manchester United struggled to establish themselves, with Anastasios Douvikas forcing a save from Senne Lammens and spurning another promising chance moments later. United did exert some pressure late in the half, but Matheus Cunha’s strike from distance sailed harmlessly over, and Como entered the interval with a deserved lead.
Second Half: Como Extend Advantage
Como picked up where they left off after the break, rapidly doubling their lead in the 49th minute. This time, Paz turned creator, threading a precise ball through for Douvikas, who finished clinically into the corner beyond Lammens. Just eight minutes later, Paz capitalised on an error from substitute Carlos Baleba, surged clear, and calmly found the bottom corner to register his second goal of the evening.
With United trailing by three, their focus shifted to damage control as Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo attempted long-range efforts. However, Como were not finished. In the 76th minute, Kaiki delivered a pinpoint cross to Jacobo Ramon, who nodded home unopposed from close range.
Late Consolation for United
Manchester United managed a consolation in stoppage time courtesy of a composed finish from Joshua Zirkzee, slightly reducing the deficit. Nevertheless, the result underlined Como’s impressive progress in their debut Champions League campaign, as they now stand three points clear of United, having secured two wins from three fixtures.
| Team | Goals | Goal scorers |
|---|---|---|
| Como | 4 | Nico Paz (2 goals), Douvikas, Jacobo Ramon |
| Manchester United | 1 | Joshua Zirkzee |
