Inter beat Shakhtar Donetsk 2-0 and Como won 2-1 at home against Manchester United on matchday three of the 2026/2027 Youth League league phase. Inter and Como revived their campaigns and moved into the play-off places.
Como claim home win over Manchester United
Como Primavera beat Manchester United 2-1 at the Stadio Comunale Angelo Volonté in Rovello Porro to claim their first-ever victory in Europe. Matteo Papaccioli scored in the fourth minute for Como, and Matteo Albini added another in the 19th minute.
Jack Fletcher scored in the 50th minute for Manchester United Under-19s, but Sgarbi's saves helped Como hold on until the final whistle. Como are 22nd in the provisional standings with four points, occupying one of the final two play-off places.
Inter secure first win of the season
Emiliano Bigica's Inter youngsters claimed their first win of the season with a 2-0 result against Shakhtar Donetsk. Vukaj gave Inter the lead in stoppage time of the first half, and Carrara doubled the advantage in the second half.
Inter also have four points and hold 21st place in the provisional standings, the other of the final two play-off spots.
Italian sides in the standings
Inter and Como's wins followed Roma's victory over Slovan Bratislava and Napoli's over Bodo/Glimt on Tuesday 20 October. Roma sit 10th in the provisional standings on six points, while Napoli are 27th with three points.
No teams qualify directly for the Youth League round of 16.