Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes suffered a devastating double blow this week, returning from his side’s heavy Champions League defeat to Como to discover that his home had been burglarized.

While the Portuguese midfielder was leading United in Italy on Wednesday night, a masked gang targeted his £4 million property in Nether Alderley, Cheshire.

According to Daily Mirror, three masked intruders scaled the back fence of the six-bedroom home at around 8:30 PM after noticing an opening.

A vigilant neighbor spotted the suspicious activity and immediately alerted the police. Officers arrived at the scene shortly after, though the suspects had already fled with a number of stolen valuables.

Fortunately, confirmation was later provided that Fernandes and his family were not present at the property during the break-in.

The off-pitch trauma compounded a miserable evening for the United skipper, whose side suffered a humbling 4-1 defeat to Como earlier that night, a result that intensified pressure on the club.

Manchester United have confirmed they are providing full support to Fernandes and his family as local authorities continue their investigation into the burglary.

Cheshire Police have urged anyone with information or who witnessed suspicious activity in the area to come forward.