Como v Man United LIVE: United make another disastrous start in Champions League

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(Reuters)

Manchester United seek to end a six-game winless run as they travel to face Como in the Champions League.

But Michael Carrick is battling an injury crisis in defence as he bids to turn the club’s fortunes around, with Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martinez and Patrick Dorgu all out, Ayden Heaven unavailable due to illness and Leny Yoro suspended following his sending off in the 2-0 defeat at Atletico Madrid last week.

Carrick said he was hoping for a “fresh start” following the 1-1 draw against Leeds on Sunday but United could face a tough evening against the Italian side, who are led by Cesc Fabregas and demolished RB Leipzig 4-1 on their Champions League debut at the Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium last month.

Follow live updates from Como v Man Utd with our live blog below:

Como 1-0 Man Utd

31’ – Mbeumo fouls Baturina. Can you detect a pattern?

Alan Smith21 October 2026 18:18

Como 1-0 Man Utd

30’ – Now Paz is fouled by Cunha. He has fried the brains of United players so far this evening, by some distance the best player on the pitch.

Alan Smith21 October 2026 18:17

‘Embarrassing from United’

Here are the latest thoughts from Chris Wilson, who is in place at the Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium…

This has to go down as an embarrassing start from United, even by their recent standards.

They’ve been completely outmatched by Como so far, and can barely get near their opponents in some passages of play.

The midfield has not managed to get into the game at all so far either, and in possession they look out of ideas already. Something needs to change quickly.

Chris Wilson21 October 2026 18:15

Como 1-0 Man Utd

29’ – Como’s intensity is of a far superior level, something you may not typically associate with Italian sides against Premier League outfits.

Alan Smith21 October 2026 18:15

Como 1-0 Man Utd

25’ – Santos is now booked for chopping down Paz on the right wing. No disputing that one.

Alan Smith21 October 2026 18:12

Como 1-0 Man Utd

23’ – United are matching Como’s formation but the midfield balance remains all wrong. They are being dominated in the centre, – Mount, Tielemans and Santos have barely had a touch.

Paz celebrates scoring Como's opener.
Paz celebrates scoring Como’s opener. (AP)
Alan Smith21 October 2026 18:10

Como 1-0 Man Utd

21’ – On second viewing it’s a fantastic challenge from Maguire, who gets a toe on the ball at full stretch before Baturina goes down. Top defending, even if he was too slow for Paz’s opener.

Alan Smith21 October 2026 18:08

Como 1-0 Man Utd

19’ – Hmmm, Baturina is looking for a penalty after going down under pressure from Maguire. VAR will take a look while play continues but on first watch it looks like a bit of a tumble from the Como player with no obvious foul.

Alan Smith21 October 2026 18:06

Como 1-0 Man Utd

17 – United enjoy a marginally better spell, winning a corner that is cleared before the second delivery from Mbeumo is met by Maguire’s forehead. He directs a looping effort narrowly wide.

Alan Smith21 October 2026 18:04

Como 1-0 Man Utd

12’ – Baturina drags the ball back and nutmegs Dalot with a backheel. It’s not been a great start for the United right back.

Alan Smith21 October 2026 17:59