Manchester United travel to Italy on Wednesday night seeking their first victory in any competition since September 10 as they face high-flying Serie A side Como in round three of the Champions League league stage. Both clubs enter the fixture deadlocked on three points from their opening two continental outings, with Cesc Fàbregas's charges occupying 12th position and Michael Carrick's Red Devils sitting 13th.
Venue:Giuseppe Sinigaglia, Como
Local Kick-off Time: Oct 21, 2026 6.45pm
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Como
Form & Tactical Outlook:
Making their debut on Europe's grandest stage following an extraordinary fourth-place finish in Serie A last season, Cesc Fàbregas's Como announced their arrival with an eye-catching 4-1 thrashing of RB Leipzig. Although they were edged 3-2 by Feyenoord on matchday two, the Blue and Whites quickly restored domestic momentum over the weekend, comfortably beating Fiorentina 3-1 to climb into fifth spot in Serie A with 14 points from seven matches. As the 12th Italian club to compete in the Champions League, Como will make club history on Wednesday by locking horns with English opposition for the very first time. Fàbregas's side pride themselves on expansive, technical football, heavily relying on creative playmakers Nico Paz and Martin Baturina to supply in-form Greek striker Anastasios Douvikas, who has already netted five goals in nine appearances this campaign.
Team News:
Winger Assane Diao remains sidelined with a thigh complaint. Fàbregas must also conduct late fitness assessments on defender Trevoh Chalobah (muscular) and forward Moise Kean (shin) before finalizing his lineup. At the back, youngster Jacobo Ramón is tipped to start in central defense alongside a reshuffled rearguard.
Manchester United
Form & Tactical Outlook:
Under-fire Manchester United manager Michael Carrick arrives in Lombardy desperate for an immediate reaction. The Red Devils launched their European trek with a straightforward 4-0 cruise past Sabah FK, but were comprehensively outmaneuvered in a 2-0 defeat away to Atlético Madrid last week. A disjointed 1-1 stalemate against rivals Leeds United on Sunday leaves the 20-time English champions lingering in 13th place in the Premier League table, having collected just seven points from seven outings. Without a victory in their last six matches across all competitions (D3 L3), the pressure on Carrick is mounting by the day. Historically, however, the Red Devils have enjoyed success against Italian opponents, tasting defeat in only two of their previous 16 meetings (W10). With daunting league-phase tests against Roma, Sporting CP, RB Leipzig, and Bayern Munich looming, United cannot afford another slip-up in their push for the top 16.
Team News:
Carrick faces an escalating selection crisis, especially across his backline. Leny Yoro is suspended following his dismissal in Madrid, while Manuel Ugarte (knee), Patrick Dorgu (hamstring), and forward Benjamin Šeško (shin) are definitively ruled out. Furthermore, Lisandro Martínez was withdrawn at halftime against Leeds with a thigh issue and requires assessment alongside Luke Shaw, Ayden Heaven (illness), and Kobbie Mainoo. With options stretched thin, Noussair Mazraoui could deputize for Yoro, while Bryan Mbeumo is expected to lead the frontline as the central focal point.
