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UEFA Champions League Matchday 3 continues on Wednesday with several big games across Europe, but bad weather has raised concerns over Como vs Manchester United.
An orange weather warning for heavy rain and thunderstorms across northern Italy has put the match under threat ahead of kick-off at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia. Como and Manchester United are due to meet at 6:45 p.m. local time, ahead of a busy Champions League evening featuring Bayern Munich vs Arsenal and Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig.
Como remain confident the pitch will be ready, while Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has played down immediate concerns. UEFA has not announced a postponement, leaving supporters waiting for updates as officials monitor conditions in Como.
Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League schedule features several major European clashes. Como host Manchester United and Lille face Galatasaray at 6:45 p.m. CET, while the remaining fixtures are scheduled for 9 p.m. CET.
Bayern Munich welcome Arsenal in one of the night’s biggest games. Bayern have gone 39 home Champions League group-stage or league-phase matches without defeat and have scored in 23 consecutive European games. Harry Kane has also scored in nine straight Champions League appearances.
Arsenal arrive in Germany after winning their last 14 Champions League league-phase matches. They will look to extend that run against a Bayern side with a strong home record.
Real Madrid host RB Leipzig at the Santiago Bernabéu. Madrid have scored in each of their last 44 home Champions League matches, while Kylian Mbappé has scored in his last four appearances in the competition.
Other fixtures include Aston Villa vs Viking, Club Brugge vs Lens, Inter Milan vs Shakhtar Donetsk, Real Betis vs Feyenoord and Sporting CP vs LASK.
Como vs Manchester United remains under close watch because of the orange weather warning across Lombardy. Forecasts point to heavy rain and possible thunderstorms around kick-off, raising concerns about the playing surface and spectator safety.
Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia sits beside Lake Como and has only one fully covered stand. Many home and away supporters could face heavy rain if the match goes ahead.
Como officials remain confident the pitch will cope with the conditions. Carrick also played down the weather concerns during his pre-match press conference, saying there was “nothing immediate” to worry about. He added that his players were “used to the rain” and would “make the most of it.”
Como are making their Champions League debut this season. Cesc Fàbregas’ side opened their campaign with a home win over RB Leipzig before losing away to Feyenoord.
Manchester United, meanwhile, are looking for a response after losing 2-0 to Atlético Madrid in their previous European match and drawing 1-1 with Leeds United in the Premier League.
United have lost only two of their last 16 European matches against Italian opposition, but they have won just one of their last 10 Champions League away games. Marcus Rashford is also one appearance away from reaching 50 in the competition.
Fans in the United Kingdom can watch selected UEFA Champions League matches on TNT Sports, while talkSPORT provides audio commentary for selected games. Broadcast rights vary by country, so viewers should check local listings for the correct channel or streaming service.
The official UEFA Champions League website and app provide live scores, match updates, highlights and other coverage, depending on the viewer’s location and broadcast rights.
Como vs Manchester United and Lille vs Galatasaray are scheduled to kick off at 6:45 p.m. CET, with Bayern Munich vs Arsenal, Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig and the other listed fixtures set for 9 p.m. CET.
Supporters should check official UEFA and club channels for any late changes to the schedule, particularly for Como vs Manchester United. Officials have not confirmed a postponement, but the weather situation remains a concern ahead of kick-off.