Como beat Manchester United 4-1 in the Champions League on October 21 at the Giuseppe Sinigaglia stadium in northern Italy. Nico Paz scored twice and created another goal for Cesc Fàbregas’s team, according to Reuters and the clubs’ match reports.
Sky Sports reported that the defeat extended United’s winless run to seven matches across all competitions, increasing pressure on coach Michael Carrick. After three league-phase games, United have three points, while Como’s official report puts the Italian side on six.
Paz opened the scoring early with a curling left-footed shot. Como kept a 1-0 lead until halftime before Anastasios Douvikas converted Paz’s pass in the 49th minute. Reuters described how the Argentine then won the ball from Carlos Baleba and advanced before scoring his second goal.
Jacobo Ramón headed in a cross from substitute Kaiki Bruno in the 76th minute to make it 4-0. Joshua Zirkzee scored United’s consolation in stoppage time. United’s report also confirmed Matthijs de Ligt’s return after 11 months out following back surgery; he played 79 minutes.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Carrick expressed anger at the performance and said substantial work remained to prepare the team for its next match. He stressed that the players’ responsibility was to the club. Como’s pressing and attacking combinations repeatedly disrupted United, according to the match reports.
Both clubs now return to domestic fixtures. Como said it would host Sassuolo on Saturday, October 24, while United confirmed a home Premier League game against Bournemouth on Sunday. Those matches offer the Italian side a chance to build on its European win and United an opportunity to end its run without victory.
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