United overwhelmed by Nico Paz, ex‑Portugal coach calls him Maradona

In the Champions League match, Como overwhelmed Manchester United with a clean 4-1, thanks to Nico Paz's brace, who also provided an assist for Tasos Douvikas; the former Portugal manager described the performance as “like watching Maradona”.

Manchester United, a historic powerhouse of European football, has been going through a deep crisis for more than ten years, a factor that has favoured Como's result.

A season in Europe beyond expectations

In its first season in Europe, the Larian club far exceeds the most optimistic expectations of president Mirwan Suwarso, who had imagined a more modest journey.

Cesc Fabregas' work crowned

The four-goal haul inflicted on the Red Devils represents the culmination of the board's work in the market and the technical guidance of a debutant like Cesc Fabregas, who has managed to showcase Paz's talent.

The €60 million investment made by Como for an additional year in the white-and-blue is now fully repaid. Nico has proven to be an emerging star, and Paz has received the first MVP award of the top European competition.

The Argentine's performances do not go unnoticed: he has been called up several times in Argentina, has attracted interest from Real Madrid and the Premier League, and now is at the centre of transfer rumours.

Roberto Martinez, former head coach of Belgium and Portugal, UEFA technical observer, commented: “Two goals and an assist: that’s what a star does. It felt like watching Maradona on the pitch for the way he carried the team on his shoulders.”