Nico Paz scores twice as Como beat Manchester United 4-1

Paz sets Como on course

Como beat Manchester United 4-1 in the UEFA Champions League League Stage - 3 at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia. Nico Paz opened the scoring in the 2nd minute, making it 1-0 with an assist from Lucas Da Cunha. The hosts held that lead at half-time.

Paz was involved again after the interval. In the 49th minute, Anastasios Douvikas headed? No heading information was provided. Douvikas scored Como’s second goal with an assist from Paz, making it 2-0. Paz then scored his second in the 57th minute for 3-0. Jacobo Ramón extended the advantage to 4-0 in the 76th minute, assisted by Kaiki Bruno. Joshua Zirkzee scored Manchester United’s final goal in the 90th minute, assisted by Amad Diallo, for the 4-1 final score.

Paz was the match’s standout performer by rating, earning 9.2 after 80 minutes. He recorded two goals, one assist and four shots on target. His early finish and second-half contribution gave Como control of the scoreline, while the later goals turned a narrow lead into a decisive win.

Como control the result

Como had 55% possession and completed 600 accurate passes to Manchester United’s 473. They also recorded eight shots on goal, compared with four for United, and had the higher expected-goals figure at 2.19 to 1.05. United attempted more total shots, 13 to Como’s 11, but eight of those United efforts came from outside the box.

Manchester United made two substitutions at half-time, and later introduced Zirkzee and Harry Amass. Como received one yellow card, while United collected three, including cautions for Andrey Santos, Carlos Baleba and Shea Lacey.

Table position after the result

Como moved to ranked #9 with 6 points from 3 games, while Manchester United are ranked #20 with 3 points from 3 games. Como are 3 points ahead of United. Paris Saint Germain lead with 9 points. Pre-match, Como’s form was Win, Loss, Win; Manchester United’s was Win, Loss, Loss.