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NATHAN SALT ranks Man United’s WORST European defeats – after dreadful Como performance sparked latest civil war and left manager Michael Carrick apologising to supporters

NATHAN SALT: Man United were taught a lesson in the rain in Como, delivering a performance that was every bit the men against boys criticism that will fly their way in wake of their 4-1 defeat.

By Nathan Salt · Daily Mail

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 1:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Nathan Salt ranked Manchester United's worst European defeats after a 4-1 loss against Como.
Manager Michael Carrick apologized to supporters following the dismal continental performance in Italy.
The list highlights historical upsets, including defeats against Videoton in 1985 and Istanbul Basaksehir in 2020.

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Daily Mail Sport's Nathan Salt ranks Manchester United's worst European defeats following a 4-1 loss against Italian club Como. The abject display under manager Michael Carrick was characterized as one of the lowest points in the club's continental history, prompting Carrick to apologize directly to traveling supporters.

Salt highlights six historically damaging European outings, including Ruben Amorim's Europa League final loss in Bilbao, a 1-0 defeat to Lyon in 2005 under Sir Alex Ferguson, Sir Matt Busby's collapsed aggregate lead against Sporting Lisbon in 1964, a 1985 UEFA Cup exit to Videoton under Ron Atkinson, and a 2020 loss to Istanbul Basaksehir featuring an uncontested Demba Ba breakaway goal.

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