UCL round-up: Como humiliate Man United; Real Madrid maintain perfect record

Michael Carrick (AP Photo)

Como produced an impressive 4-1 win over Manchester United on Matchday 3 of the UEFA Champions League 2026-27 at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on Wednesday.Argentine playmaker Nico Paz scored twice as Cesc Fabregas’s side dominated the match and handed United their second consecutive defeat in the competition.Como got off to a flying start when Paz scored in the second minute. He took advantage of a mistake in midfield before firing a left-footed shot into the net. Manchester United tried to fight back, but Como’s organised defence kept the visitors from creating clear chances before half-time.

Como dominate after the break

Como strengthened their grip on the match just four minutes into the second half. Tasos Douvikas finished a quick attack down the right flank in the 49th minute to make it 2-0.Paz struck again in the 57th minute, finishing calmly from the edge of the penalty area after a swift counter-attack. His second goal put Como in a commanding position, with Michael Carrick's side struggling to cope with the hosts’ attacking threat.

The Italian side added a fourth goal in the 75th minute when Jacobo Ramon headed home from a well-delivered corner. Manchester United managed to score a consolation goal in stoppage time, with substitute Joshua Zirkzee converting a low cross from Amad Diallo in the 90+1st minute.

However, the late goal could not change the result. Paz emerged as the star of the night, with his two goals helping Como take full advantage of United’s defensive weaknesses.

Real Madrid win, Bayern and Arsenal draw

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