{"id":10984,"date":"2026-10-22T12:00:19","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T09:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ug\/temps\/?p=10984"},"modified":"2026-10-22T12:00:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T09:00:20","slug":"como-4-1-manchester-united-paz-carrick-reaction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ug\/temps\/como-4-1-manchester-united-paz-carrick-reaction\/","title":{"rendered":"Como 4\u20131 Manchester United: Paz Double Deepens Carrick\u2019s Crisis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Nico Paz scored twice as Como beat Manchester United 4\u20131. Read the key moments, statistics, Fernandes’ reaction, and what it means for Ugandan fans.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Manchester United\u2019s troubled season deteriorated further as Como delivered a commanding 4\u20131 Champions League<\/a> victory in Italy on Wednesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nico Paz scored twice and supplied an assist, while Tasos Douvikas and Jacobo Ram\u00f3n also struck. Joshua Zirkzee\u2019s stoppage-time reply offered little comfort after United had been comprehensively beaten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result extended United\u2019s winless run to seven matches across all competitions. More damagingly, the aftermath exposed contrasting explanations from captain Bruno Fernandes and manager Michael Carrick about what went wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Ugandan United supporters, this was another evening that ended with questions about direction, organisation and accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Moments: Como Take Control<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Minute<\/strong><\/td>Decisive moment<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
2<\/td>Paz curls Como ahead<\/td><\/tr>
49<\/td>Douvikas doubles the advantage<\/td><\/tr>
57<\/td>Paz scores his second<\/td><\/tr>
76<\/td>Ram\u00f3n heads home Como\u2019s fourth<\/td><\/tr>
90+1<\/td>Zirkzee replies for United<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Early Warning Becomes Another Early Goal<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Diogo Dalot missed an early opportunity before Paz punished United at the opposite end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The contrast established the pattern: United struggled to turn openings into meaningful pressure, while Como attacked with conviction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Como vs Manchester United preview<\/a> highlighted the visitors\u2019 need for defensive protection. Instead, the hosts repeatedly found room to threaten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At halftime, Carrick introduced Amad Diallo and Carlos Baleba for Matheus Cunha and Andrey Santos. The changes failed to reverse the contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paz released Douvikas for the second goal, then capitalised on Baleba losing possession to score again. Ram\u00f3n\u2019s header completed Como\u2019s scoring before Zirkzee converted Amad\u2019s delivery, as detailed in Sky Sports\u2019 match report<\/a>. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Manchester
Senne Lammens is unable to stop Nico Paz from scoring Como\u2019s third. Photograph: Claudia Greco\/Reuters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Paz Gives Como Their Defining Performance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Paz\u2019s influence extended beyond his finishing. His movement and passing repeatedly presented United with decisions they failed to solve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Opta\u2019s match analysis<\/a>, he became the youngest player to register at least three direct goal involvements in a Champions League match against United, aged 22 years and 43 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That achievement reflected a performance built on both individual quality and collective support. Como gave their creative player options; United too often allowed him time to choose between them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cesc F\u00e0bregas deserves credit for a team that played with clear connections between midfield and attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Match Statistics<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Como\u2019s superiority showed in their possession, passing accuracy and shots on target, despite United recording more attempts overall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Statistic<\/strong><\/td>Como<\/strong><\/td>Manchester United<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Goals<\/td>4<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
Possession<\/td>55%<\/td>45%<\/td><\/tr>
Total shots<\/td>11<\/td>13<\/td><\/tr>
Shots on target<\/td>8<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
Shots off target<\/td>3<\/td>6<\/td><\/tr>
Shots blocked<\/td>0<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
Expected goals<\/td>2.04<\/td>1.05<\/td><\/tr>
Chances created<\/td>9<\/td>7<\/td><\/tr>
Corners<\/td>1<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
Passes attempted<\/td>675<\/td>545<\/td><\/tr>
Passes completed<\/td>600<\/td>473<\/td><\/tr>
Passing accuracy<\/td>88.9%<\/td>86.8%<\/td><\/tr>
Touches in opposition box<\/td>20<\/td>18<\/td><\/tr>
Goalkeeper saves<\/td>3<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
Interceptions<\/td>14<\/td>9<\/td><\/tr>
Successful tackles<\/td>11<\/td>14<\/td><\/tr>
Fouls committed<\/td>10<\/td>11<\/td><\/tr>
Offsides<\/td>2<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
Yellow cards<\/td>1<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
Red cards<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Sources: Sky Sports\u2019 full match statistics and Opta\u2019s expected goals analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Como doubled United\u2019s shots on target and produced almost twice their expected goals. United\u2019s additional attempts and corners therefore did little to disguise the hosts\u2019 greater attacking efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expected goals measures chance quality, rather than guaranteeing a scoreline. Here, it supports the assessment that Como created the more dangerous opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Manchester
Michael Carrick tries to comprehend what he has just seen after United\u2019s 4-1 defeat against Como. Photograph: Antonio Calanni\/AP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fernandes Questions the Pressing Plan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fernandes\u2019s post-match comments shifted attention towards United\u2019s approach without possession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the interviews reported by Sky Sports, the captain explained that the coaching staff had chosen against pressing opponents individually, allowing Como time on the ball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His concern was that this encouraged the hosts, forced United into exhausting defensive work and made attacking decisions harder after possession was recovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carrick offered a different emphasis. He said United had attempted a partial man-to-man press after halftime and conceded from that approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The manager also questioned the team\u2019s running, motivation and intensity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These comments reveal disagreement about the performance. They do not, by themselves, establish that the dressing room has turned against Carrick. The immediate task is converting the criticism into a shared response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Injuries Cannot Explain Every Failure<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

United\u2019s selection difficulties provided relevant context, including Matthijs de Ligt returning after a lengthy absence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, disrupted personnel do not remove the need for coordinated movement. A defence needs protection from midfield, while a press requires players to act together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If one player advances and another stays back, opponents can exploit the gap between them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That is the practical challenge facing Carrick: establish an approach his available players can execute consistently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The earlier 1\u20131 draw at Leeds<\/a> had offered signs of greater commitment. This defeat undermined that encouragement and renewed concerns about whether improvements can survive beyond one match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Three
Manchester United\u2019s players react after Como scored their fourth on a sobering night in Italy. Photograph: Piero Cruciatti\/AFP\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What It Means for Ugandan Supporters<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For United followers watching from Kampala, Jinja, Gulu or Mbarara, the frustration extends beyond losing to less familiar opposition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This demonstrated why a club\u2019s reputation cannot substitute for preparation. Their movement, support around the ball and finishing provided useful talking points for local coaches, players and supporters following European football.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The same principles matter in Uganda: close midfield gaps, track runners and give the player in possession a passing option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

United fans debating the result should judge the next performance through those details. A stronger opening, coordinated pressure and fewer unchallenged runs would provide clearer evidence of progress than promises alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Comes Next?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

United have three points after three Champions League matches and face further pressure to improve their position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their immediate domestic assignment is Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Sunday, October 25.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another fixture allows Carrick to respond, but the problems demand practical answers. United must start more alertly, protect possession and defend as a connected team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The danger for United is that every setback now becomes a debate about individuals before the footballing problem is addressed. Responsibility belongs across the team and coaching staff. The next match needs visible agreements about who presses, who covers, and how the side responds when the first plan fails under pressure against opponents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Como
Como players celebrate taking an early lead against Man Utd in the Champions League. Photo: Sky Sports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Who scored in Como\u2019s victory?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Paz scored twice, with Douvikas and Ram\u00f3n also scoring. Zirkzee replied for United.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How long is United\u2019s winless run?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Seven matches across all competitions, comprising three draws and four defeats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Verdict<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Como earned their victory through precision and collective organisation. United left with another defeat and competing explanations that now require a common solution. For Ugandan supporters, the next demand is straightforward: a team that performs with purpose from kickoff to full time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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