Como Thrash Manchester United 4-1 as Carrick Faces Growing Pressure

Como, Manchester United, Nico Paz, Cesc Fàbregas and Michael Carrick
21 October 2026

Como recorded a historic 4-1 Champions League victory over Manchester United, extending the English club’s winless run to seven matches. Nico Paz scored twice and assisted another goal as Cesc Fàbregas’s side delivered one of the biggest wins in Como’s history.

Paz opened the scoring inside two minutes before setting up Anastasios Douvikas. He added his second after half-time, with Jacobo Ramón scoring Como’s fourth. Joshua Zirkzee grabbed a stoppage-time consolation for United. Carrick apologised to travelling supporters and accepted responsibility for the performance. United dropped to 20th in the Champions League standings, while Como climbed to sixth.