Como host Manchester United at home in the third round of the Champions League, with the two teams close in the standings; Como sit 12th with three points from two matches, while Manchester United are 13th with the same tally. Como come into the match after a 3-1 win over Fiorentina in Serie A, but they lost 2-3 to Feyenoord in the previous round of the European competition. Manchester United, meanwhile, arrive after a 1-1 draw with Leeds United in the Premier League and a 0-2 defeat to Atlético Madrid in the last Champions League round.
When is the Como vs Manchester United match?
The match will be played on Wednesday 21 October 2026, at the following times: 17:45 Morocco and Algeria time, and 19:45 Saudi Arabia and Egypt time.
What channels are showing Como vs Manchester United?
The match will be broadcast in the Middle East and North Africa (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt and the Gulf) on beIN SPORTS 2, and in Germany and Croatia on Arena Sport 3. The channel may vary depending on the package and country, so it is advisable to check the official broadcast schedule before the match.
Team line-ups
Expected Como line-up
Como used a 4-2-3-1 formation in their last official starting line-up against Fiorentina on 18 October 2026, and the line-up may change:
- Goalkeeper: Butez
- Defence: Smolčić, Chalobah, Kempf, Alex Valle
- Midfield: Luis Milla, Da Cunha (captain), Mattia Liberali, Paz, Caqueret
- Attack: Douvikas
Expected Manchester United line-up
Manchester United played a 4-2-3-1 formation in their last official starting line-up against Leeds United on 18 October 2026, and the line-up may change:
- Goalkeeper: Lammens
- Defence: Yoro, Harry Maguire, Martínez, Diogo Dalot
- Midfield: André Santos, Carlos Baleba, Amad Diallo, Tielemans, Bruno Fernandes (captain)
- Attack: Mbeumo