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Manchester United Suffer Historic Defeat Against Como in Champions League

  • Authored By: Sports Now
  • Updated Oct 22, 2026, 01:31 IST

Manchester United set an unwanted record after conceding early goals in consecutive European matches during a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como, extending the club's winless streak to seven games.

Manchester United Suffer Historic Defeat Against Como in Champions League

Manchester United’s difficult season hit a new low on Wednesday as they suffered a comprehensive 4-1 defeat to Como in the Champions League. The result in northern Italy not only extended the club's winless run to seven matches across all competitions but also saw the visitors set an unfortunate piece of European history.

The match began in the worst possible fashion for the Premier League side, who conceded in the second minute. This early setback means Manchester United have become the first English team to concede a goal within the opening two minutes of consecutive major European fixtures, having also allowed an opening-minute goal against Atlético Madrid in their previous outing.

Como Dominate as Pressure Mounts on Carrick

The Italian side, managed by Cesc Fabregas, capitalised on the visitors' defensive fragility to secure a memorable victory. Nico Paz was the standout performer for the hosts, netting a brilliant brace that highlighted a clinical attacking display. Further goals from Tasos Douvikas and Jacobo Ramon ensured a comfortable evening for Como, who have enjoyed a rapid ascent from Serie B to the Champions League in just three years.

For Manchester United, the night offered little respite from their current struggles. Joshua Zirkzee provided a late consolation goal, which prevented the team from matching their heaviest-ever defeat in the competition. Despite the late effort, the performance was largely lacklustre, leaving the club stranded on three points in the league phase of the tournament.

A Season of Struggle

The defeat adds significant pressure to manager Michael Carrick, whose side is currently enduring their worst start to a league campaign in 40 years. Following a sequence of three draws and three losses in all competitions, the team has struggled to find consistency or defensive stability. In contrast, the victory for Como marks their second win of the league phase, moving them to six points and cementing a historic result for the club at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia.