Como 1907 delivered a memorable European performance by defeating Manchester United 4–1 in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia in Italy.
Nico Paz led Como’s attack with two goals, scoring in the second and 57th minutes. Anastasios Douvikas added another in the 49th minute, while Jacobo Ramón scored in the 76th minute to put the Italian side firmly in control. Joshua Zirkzee scored a late consolation goal for Manchester United in stoppage time.
Como made the perfect start when Paz found the net just two minutes into the match. The early goal put Manchester United under pressure and gave Cesc Fàbregas’ team confidence to attack. Douvikas extended the lead shortly after half-time before Paz scored again. Ramón then added Como’s fourth goal, giving the home supporters a night to remember.
The result is significant for Como, whose rise through Italian football has been remarkable. The club restarted in Serie D, Italy’s fourth tier, in 2017 before progressing through the divisions and returning to Serie A in 2024. Their qualification for the 2026/27 Champions League marks their first appearance in the competition.
The match was also Como’s first meeting with Manchester United and their first encounter with an English club, making the victory an important milestone for the Italian side. Playing at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia beside Lake Como, the team showed it could compete on a major European stage.
For Manchester United, the defeat raises further questions about the team’s form and defensive performance. Conceding four goals away from home will increase scrutiny of the players and manager Michael Carrick as the club continues its European campaign.
While Zirkzee’s late goal reduced the deficit, it could not change the result. Como’s 4–1 victory will stand as a landmark night for a club that has climbed from Italy’s lower divisions to competing against some of Europe’s biggest teams.
