Como 1907 and Manchester United Champions League match

Como 1907 secured a 4-1 victory against Manchester United at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia during a UEFA Champions League group stage fixture. For Como, Nico Paz scored twice and provided an assist, earning a spot in the UEFA Champions League Team of the Week. Additional goals for Como were scored by Jacobo Ramón and Tasos Douvikas, while Joshua Zirkzee provided a late consolation goal for Manchester United.

The match highlighted internal friction at Manchester United, as captain Bruno Fernandes criticized the coaching staff’s tactical approach, specifically regarding high pressing. Manager Michael Carrick responded by stating that player commitment must take precedence over tactical systems. Following the heavy defeat, the club reportedly granted the squad an unexpected day of rest on October 22, with players expected to resume training on October 23.

Carrick, who led the team to a third-place Premier League finish last season, faces scrutiny as Manchester United has failed to win any of its last seven matches. The club is scheduled to play Bournemouth at Old Trafford on October 25.

For Como, the victory continues a rapid rise from the fourth-tier Serie D to European competition. Following a fourth-place finish in Serie A during the 2025-2026 season, the club qualified for the Champions League by surpassing several established Italian teams. President Mirwan Suwarso attributed this progress to a strategy involving disciplined financial management, data analysis, and academy development.