Como Routs Manchester United 4-1 in Champions League
Nico Paz scored twice as Como beat Manchester United, and Bruno Fernandes later criticised the coaching staff's tactics.
Updated on Nov. 15, 2026 in Soccer
Como defeated Manchester United 4-1 in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night, with Nico Paz scoring twice and Anastasios Douvikas and Jacobo Ramón also finding the net. Joshua Zirkzee scored a late consolation goal for Manchester United.
Why it matters
The result extends a difficult run for Manchester United, which had failed to win its previous seven fixtures in all competitions under manager Michael Carrick. Fernandes' public criticism of the coaching staff's approach is likely to intensify debate over the team's tactics.
Como's 4-1 win is the margin of defeat for Manchester United, which has not won any of its last seven fixtures across all competitions under Carrick. Whether Fernandes' criticism will lead to changes in the squad's pressing approach has not been confirmed.
The players
Bruno Fernandes
Bruno Fernandes is a Portuguese midfielder and Manchester United captain who has been one of the club's most prominent players in recent seasons.
Michael Carrick
Michael Carrick is a former Manchester United midfielder who is now serving as the club's manager.
Nico Paz
Nico Paz is an Argentine midfielder whose two goals led Como to victory over Manchester United.
The details
Manchester United did not press Como players man-to-man and left space in behind its defence, allowing Como to receive the ball freely. Fernandes attributed the team's struggles to the coaching staff's decision not to press aggressively.
Timeline
Wednesday, November 11, 2026: Como defeats Manchester United 4-1 in the Champions League.
Season Trajectory
The defeat extends Manchester United's run of seven fixtures without a win under Michael Carrick across all competitions. It intensifies scrutiny of the team's tactical approach as the club looks to recover its form in the Champions League and domestic competitions.
The result leaves Manchester United needing to end its winless run to restore its standing in the Champions League table. Fantasy managers and followers of the club may want to monitor the team's next lineup for any tactical changes following Fernandes' comments.
The takeaway
Tactical disagreements that surface publicly can signal deeper problems within a squad, and how the coaching staff responds will be as important as the result itself. Readers following the club should watch whether pressing approaches change in upcoming fixtures.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by TheTimes.
