Key Takeaways:
- Como triumphed 3-1 away to Fiorentina in the Italian Cup round of 16 last night
- Goals from Sergi Roberto, Nico Paz, and Álvaro Morata overturned an early strike from Roberto Piccoli
- Como will meet Napoli in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals
Match Analysis
Como advanced to the quarterfinals of the Italian Cup after producing a remarkable turnaround to defeat Fiorentina 3-1 away from home in the final round of 16 fixture. The visitors fell behind in the 7th minute when Roberto Piccoli put the hosts ahead, but responded with an impressive display to advance to the next stage.
A historic win in Florence, we’re through to the quarter-finals! pic.twitter.com/AlrkOanBnm
— Como1907 (@Como_1907) January 27, 2026
Goals and Key Moments
Despite Fiorentina’s early advantage through Piccoli, Como levelled the score in the 20th minute courtesy of Sergi Roberto. Nico Paz then gave the visitors the lead in the 60th minute, with Álvaro Morata adding a third in stoppage time (90+1), sealing Como’s place in the quarterfinals.
| Goal Scorer | Team | Minute |
|---|---|---|
| Roberto Piccoli | Fiorentina | 7′ |
| Sergi Roberto | Como | 20′ |
| Nico Paz | Como | 60′ |
| Álvaro Morata | Como | 90+1′ |
Progress Under Cesc Fàbregas
Como, managed by Cesc Fàbregas, have already eliminated Südtirol and Sassuolo in previous rounds of the competition. This marks a significant improvement after being knocked out in the second round last season. Notably, Como also emerged victorious as the away side against Fiorentina in the league back in September 2025, recording a 2-1 win on that occasion.
Quarter-Final Prospects
Following this victory, Como will now face Napoli in the Italian Cup quarter-finals as they continue their pursuit of silverware under Fàbregas’ leadership.
