According to a report by Flashscore on Wednesday October 21, 2026, Manchester United suffered a humiliating 4-1 defeat against Como in the Champions League, with defensive mistakes and missed opportunities proving costly. Nico Paz opened the scoring in the second minute, punishing United’s slow start.

Despite enjoying possession, Michael Carrick’s side struggled to convert their opportunities and went into half-time trailing 1-0. Anastasios Douvikas doubled Como’s advantage in the 49th minute before Paz capitalised on a catastrophic defensive error to make it 3-0 in the 57th minute.

Jacobo Ramon added a fourth in the 76th minute, leaving United facing an embarrassing defeat. Joshua Zirkzee scored a consolation goal in the 90th minute after Amad Diallo supplied the cross, but the late response could not change the outcome.

Five Man Utd players responsible for the defeat

1. Diogo Dalot

Dalot missed a crucial early opportunity to give United the lead in the second minute, slicing his shot narrowly wide after receiving a precise pass inside the box. He also conceded a free kick in the sixth minute and delivered a poor cross in the 20th minute, limiting his attacking contribution.

2. Andrey Santos

Santos struggled to maintain discipline in midfield and received a yellow card in the 25th minute following an earlier late challenge. He also committed a foul in the 21st minute, giving Como opportunities to advance. Carrick substituted him at half-time, suggesting a need for changes in midfield.

3. Matheus Cunha

Cunha failed to make a significant impact before being substituted at half-time. He committed a foul in the 12th minute and another strong challenge in the 29th minute. Although Bruno Fernandes created an opportunity for him in the 45th minute, his curling effort went just over the crossbar.

4. Bruno Fernandes

Fernandes struggled to influence the contest when United needed leadership and attacking quality. In the 61st minute, he chose to shoot from distance despite having several passing options, sending his effort high over the bar. His corner in the 66th minute was also defended, while his earlier forward pass was intercepted.

5. Matthijs de Ligt

De Ligt was part of a defensive unit that conceded four goals, including Nico Paz’s third goal in the 57th minute following a catastrophic United error. Como continued creating opportunities after that setback, and Jacobo Ramon headed home the fourth in the 76th minute. De Ligt was substituted in the 79th minute..