UCL recap: Como humiliates Manchester United; Real Madrid maintains a perfect record

Michael Carrick (AP Photo) Como scored an impressive 4-1 win over Manchester United in Wednesday’s 2026-27 UEFA Champions League 3rd leg match at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia.Argentinian playmaker Nico Paz scored twice as Cesc Fabregas’ side dominated the match to hand United a second successive defeat in the competition.Como started quickly as Paz scored in the second minute. He took advantage of mistakes in the middle of the court before firing a left-footed shot into the net. Manchester United struggled to defend, but Como’s organized defense prevented the visitors from creating any clear-cut chances until half-time.

Como dominate after the break

Como strengthened their grip on the match just four minutes into the second half. Tasos Douvikas finished off a quick attack down the right wing in the 49th minute to make it 2-0.In the 57th minute, Paz struck again, and after a brisk counterattack, he calmly finished from the edge of the penalty area. His second goal put Como in a commanding position, with Michael Carrick’s side struggling to match the hosts’ attacking threat.The Italian side added a fourth goal in the 75th minute when Jacobo Ramon headed in from a corner kick. Manchester United managed to score a consolation in the break, substitute Joshua Zirkzee in the 90th +1. converted a low cross from Amado Diallo in the minute.However, a late goal could not change the result. Paz proved to be the star of the night, his two goals helping Como take full advantage of United’s defensive weaknesses.

Real Madrid won, Bayern and Arsenal drew

The result marked an important European win for Como, while Manchester United had to reflect on their second successive Champions League defeat.Elsewhere, Real Madrid beat Leipzig 4-1 to maintain their perfect record in the league stage. Bayern Munich and Arsenal played out a 2-2 draw, while Inter Milan secured a narrow 1-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk.Aston Villa beat Viking 3-1, Club Brugge beat Lens 3-0 and LASK beat Sporting CP 3-2. Real Betis also claimed a 1-0 victory over Feyenoord.