COMO — Como humbled Manchester United 4-1 in the Champions League to claim a famous victory in just their third ever match in the competition, with Nico Paz starring for the hosts. The Italian side ran out comprehensive winners on home soil, inflicting a heavy defeat on United that piles fresh pressure on head coach Michael Carrick.
Paz led the way for Como, who were relentless and fully deserving of their four-goal haul against their storied visitors. United had no answer as the hosts controlled the contest and turned dominance into a decisive scoreline, leaving the Premier League side well beaten on a chastening European night.
The result intensifies scrutiny on Carrick, with United forced to regroup after being outclassed by opponents still finding their feet at Champions League level. For Como, it marks another landmark in a remarkable rise, building on the sense of occasion that saw Fabregas call the clash with Manchester United the biggest night in the club's history and underlining their credentials on the continental stage.