Manchester United Crashes 4-1 at Como, Worst European Defeat in 30 Years

Q: Will Harry Kane successfully shatter Cristiano Ronaldo's legendary record of scoring in eleven consecutive Champions League matches?

Yes—Kane has a realistic chance, but he has not done it yet. The Bayern striker has now scored in 10 consecutive Champions League matches, putting him one game short of Cristiano Ronaldo’s record of 11 straight, set across 2017 and 2018. That means one more scoring appearance would only draw him level; he would need to score in two more consecutive matches to break the record outright. The case for Kane is strong. He is in outstanding form, has become Bayern’s focal point, and continues to deliver even against elite opposition, as shown by his goal and assist against Arsenal. Reports around the competition also note that he has already moved past Ruud van Nistelrooy and Robert Lewandowski’s nine-game streaks, leaving Ronaldo as the only player still ahead of him. But breaking the record is far from certain. Consecutive-game scoring records are fragile by nature, and Bayern’s upcoming Champions League opponents are likely to be stronger and tactically tighter than many domestic rivals. One quiet night, an injury issue, rotation, or a game in which Bayern create fewer chances would end the run immediately. So the evidence suggests Kane is close enough, in good enough form, and playing in a strong enough side to threaten Ronaldo’s mark seriously. Still, the most accurate answer is that he is well placed to equal it, and has a genuine shot at breaking it, but he has not yet shattered the record.

3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Oct 21

Como’s 4-1 win over Manchester United handed the English club its heaviest European defeat since 1994 and stretched its winless run to seven matches.
Michael Carrick came under sharper pressure after United’s second-half collapse, with Bruno Fernandes appearing to question the team’s tactics and calling the display unacceptable.
Seven teenagers on United’s bench — including first-team debutants Jaydan Kamason and Dan Armer — underlined how injuries and recruitment issues have left the squad depleted.
United’s humiliation overshadowed a wider Champions League night in which Arsenal drew 2-2 at Bayern despite Bukayo Saka’s injury, while Real Madrid beat RB Leipzig 4-1.