Como to host Manchester United in Champions League group match at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on October 21, 2026
Como will welcome Manchester United to Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia in Como, Italy on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 6:45 pm CEST in a Champions League 2026-27 group-stage fixture; both sides enter the game with one win and one defeat from two matches. The match is scheduled for 6:45 pm CEST (10:15 pm IST) and will be broadcast in multiple territories including the US, UK, India and Nigeria.
Como began their Champions League campaign with a 4-1 home victory over RB Leipzig before losing 3-2 away to Feyenoord, and they arrive after a 3-1 Serie A win over Fiorentina; Cesc Fàbregas’ side will seek to use home advantage. The hosts’ attacking options highlighted in previews include Nico Paz, Martin Baturina and Anastasios Douvikas, with Douvikas having scored twice in the competition so far.
Nico Paz has registered two assists in the Champions League this term and has two goals and two assists in Serie A 2026-27, making him an important creative outlet for Como. The original preview noted Paz’s movement between the lines and his ability to link midfield with attack as factors that could help Como exploit spaces in Manchester United’s defence.
Manchester United opened their Champions League programme with a 4-0 win over Sabah before suffering a 2-0 defeat to Atlético Madrid on October 13, and previews say the team must improve attacking output and defensive organisation. Bruno Fernandes has produced six shots and created five chances in this Champions League campaign, according to Squawka, and the coverage states his passing and ability to find teammates in advanced positions will be important for United.
Injury and availability concerns affect both squads: for Como, Assane Diao is a major doubt after an injury against Feyenoord, Trevoh Chalobah faces a fitness test after being forced off against Fiorentina, and Maxence Caqueret, Jayden Addai and Adrian Lahdo are reported unavailable. Manchester United will be without Leny Yoro, who is suspended following his red card against Atlético Madrid, while Manuel Ugarte, Benjamin Šeško and Patrick Dorgu are reported unavailable and Luke Shaw remains a doubt; Noussair Mazraoui returned as a substitute against Leeds and could be available for selection.
Projected lineups listed in the preview are: Robert Sánchez; Ivan Smolčić, Jacobo Ramón, Trevoh Chalobah, Álex Valle; Luis Milla, Máximo Perrone; Jesús Rodríguez, Martin Baturina, Kaiki; Nico Paz Senne Lammens; Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martínez, Noussair Mazraoui; Carlos Baleba, Youri Tielemans; Bryan Mbeumo, Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford; Matheus Cunha.
Both clubs have three points from two Champions League matches, this will be their first meeting, and previews conclude that Como’s recent attacking form gives them confidence while Manchester United must contend with defensive absences; the published prediction is Como 2-1 Manchester United. The match will be shown in the US on Paramount+, TUDN, UniMás and ViX; in the UK on TNT Sports and HBO Max; in India on SONY LIV and SONY Ten 2; and in Nigeria on SuperSport channels.