COM 1-0 MNU: Four Worst Man United Players in First-Half of The UCL Clash

According to a report by Flashscore on Wednesday October 21, 2026, Manchester United endured a frustrating first half against Como in their Champions League clash, after conceding an early goal to Nico Paz.

The midfielder found the top-left corner in the second minute following an assist from Lucas Da Cunha, leaving United chasing the game. Despite enjoying periods of possession, Michael Carrick’s side struggled to create clear-cut opportunities and were repeatedly disrupted by Como’s defensive organisation.

Diogo Dalot endured a difficult opening half, combining a defensive lapse in discipline with an underwhelming contribution in attack. In the second minute, the Portuguese defender missed an excellent opportunity to put Manchester United ahead after collecting a precise pass inside the penalty area. His shot narrowly missed the left post, allowing Como to escape an early setback. Dalot also conceded a free kick in the sixth minute after committing a foul. He later delivered a poor cross in the 20th minute that failed to find any of his teammates inside the box.

Matheus Cunha struggled to make a meaningful attacking impact during the first half. The Brazilian forward conceded a free kick in the 12th minute after tripping an opponent. He was penalised again in the 29th minute following a strong challenge that brought down a Como player. Although Cunha worked to help United advance, his mistimed challenges interrupted the team’s momentum and handed Como opportunities to retain possession.

Andrey Santos endured a frustrating first half as Manchester United attempted to regain control of the contest. The midfielder committed a foul in the 21st minute after catching an opponent while attempting to reach the ball. His disciplinary problems continued four minutes later when referee Sven Jablonski showed him a yellow card for an earlier late challenge. The booking left Santos needing to exercise greater caution for the remainder of the match.

Bryan Mbeumo struggled to provide the attacking quality Manchester United needed after falling behind early. In the 16th minute, the forward attempted to pick out a teammate with a pass from outside the penalty area, but Como’s defence quickly intercepted the ball. He subsequently took a corner in the 17th minute but failed to find a United teammate, allowing Como to clear the danger. Mbeumo needed greater accuracy with his delivery to help the visitors create more threatening opportunities before half-time.

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