UCL round-up: Como humiliate Manchester United; Real Madrid preserve excellent document

Como produced a powerful 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 aspect dominated the match and handed United their second consecutive defeat within the competitors.Como obtained off to a flying begin when Paz scored within the second minute. He took benefit of a mistake in midfield earlier than firing a left-footed shot into the web. Manchester United tried to struggle again, however Como’s organised defence saved the guests from creating clear possibilities earlier than half-time.

Como dominate after the break

Como strengthened their grip on the match simply 4 minutes into the second half. Tasos Douvikas completed a fast assault down the fitting flank within the forty ninth minute to make it 2-0.Paz struck once more within the 57th minute, ending calmly from the sting of the penalty space after a swift counter-attack. His second purpose put Como in a commanding place, with Michael Carrick’s aspect struggling to deal with the hosts’ attacking menace.The Italian aspect added a fourth purpose within the seventy fifth minute when Jacobo Ramon headed dwelling from a well-delivered nook. Manchester United managed to attain a comfort purpose in stoppage time, with substitute Joshua Zirkzee changing a low cross from Amad Diallo within the 90+1st minute.However, the late purpose couldn’t change the consequence. Paz emerged because the star of the evening, together with his two targets serving to Como take full benefit of United’s defensive weaknesses.

Real Madrid win, Bayern and Arsenal draw

The consequence marked an necessary European victory for Como, whereas Manchester United had been left to mirror on their second straight Champions League defeat.Elsewhere, Real Madrid beat Leipzig 4-1 to keep up their excellent document within the league section. Bayern Munich and Arsenal performed out a 2-2 draw, whereas Inter Milan secured a slender 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 additionally claimed a 1-0 victory over Feyenoord.