What is Como 1907?
Como 1907 is an Italian professional football club based in Como, a city on Lake Como in northern Italy. The club is coached by Cesc Fàbregas. It recently beat Manchester United 4-1 in a Champions League match played in Como.
Why it's in the news
Como beat Manchester United 4-1 in a Champions League match in Italy, and manager Michael Carrick apologised to the away fans at full time. Questions about Carrick's future at United have followed the result.
- Cesc Fabregas — Como beat Manchester United 4-1 in Champions League at Lake Como
- Man United vs Como — Como beat Manchester United 4-1 in Champions League match
Background
Como 1907 is a football club. The name refers to the year the club was founded. It plays in Italy and is based in the city of Como, which sits on the shore of Lake Como in the north of the country.
The club is now coached by Cesc Fàbregas. Its Champions League match against Manchester United was a competition debut for the club, according to the live coverage the sources provide. Como led 1-0 at half time, then scored again through Tasos Douvikas on 49 minutes and through Nico Paz on 57 minutes. Paz also set up Douvikas's goal. An own goal by Ohno, credited as Ramon's goal, made it 4-0 on 76 minutes, and Zirkzee scored Manchester United's only goal, in stoppage time at 90+1, to make the final score 4-1.
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick apologised to the away fans at full time. He said the performance was unacceptable and that he took responsibility for it. Headlines also raise questions about Carrick's future at the club. One headline states that Fàbregas called suggestions he could replace Carrick disrespectful.
The result matters because Manchester United suffered their heaviest continental defeat since 1994, according to the live coverage. For Como, it is a notable win for a club making its first appearance in this competition.
What people are asking
Who coaches Como 1907?
Cesc Fàbregas coaches Como 1907, according to the match coverage.
What was the score when Como played Manchester United?
Como won 4-1. Tasos Douvikas and Nico Paz scored, Ramon's goal was credited after an own goal by Ohno, and Zirkzee scored for United in stoppage time.
Where is Como 1907 based?
The club is based in Como, a city on Lake Como in northern Italy.
Why are people asking about Michael Carrick?
Carrick apologised to United's fans after the defeat and said he took responsibility. Headlines have raised questions about his future at the club.
Sources
- The GuardianComo v Manchester United: Champions League – live
- ESPNCesc Fàbregas calls suggestions he could replace Michael Carrick at Man United disrespectful
- FOX SportsComo 1907 vs. Manchester Utd - Live Score - October 21, 2026
- CBS SportsIs Michael Carrick Running Out of Time? Man United vs. Como PREVIEW - Scoreline Stream of Soccer