Key Takeaways:
- Como secured a 4-1 home victory against RB Leipzig in their debut UEFA Champions League fixture
- Martin Baturina contributed with a goal and an assist for the Serie A side
- Leipzig have now endured consecutive defeats ahead of clashes against Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid
Como Mark European Debut in Style
On a landmark evening at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, Como celebrated their inaugural UEFA Champions League appearance with an emphatic 4-1 win over RB Leipzig. The hosts, who only returned to Serie A just over two years ago, showed no signs of nerves as they launched into the contest with relentless energy in front of their home supporters.
What a way to start our @ChampionsLeague journey ⚪️🔵 pic.twitter.com/TwbWGGBiB5
— Como1907 (@Como_1907) September 10, 2026
Match Summary and Key Moments
Both sides created early opportunities, but it was Como who first threatened to break the deadlock when Maarten Vandevoordt made notable saves to deny Anastasios Douvikas and Nico Paz, though the move was ultimately halted for offside. The breakthrough arrived soon after: Martin Baturina, showing composure after slipping, adjusted to guide the ball past the Leipzig keeper into the bottom corner.
Leipzig responded promptly, with Antonio Nusa calling Jean Butez into action, while further attempts from Andrija Maksimovic and Marc Guiu failed to find the net. Como, however, maintained the upper hand and doubled their advantage near the interval. Baturina acted as creator on this occasion, threading a pass to Douvikas, who outmuscled Castello Lukeba before finding the corner with his finish.
After the break, Leipzig sought a route back but struggled to trouble Butez. Instead, Como increased their lead: Assane Diao finished clinically across Vandevoordt following swift interplay involving Douvikas and Paz. Como might have had a fourth when captain Lucas Da Cunha volleyed narrowly wide after a fast break, with Vandevoordt exposed.
Leipzig capitalised immediately, narrowing the gap through Maksimović’s superb first-time effort from outside the area. Despite this, the visitors were unable to build momentum, and Como comfortably managed proceedings, even as Ridle Baku went close with a shot past the post.
As the match entered added time, Máximo Perrone rounded off the scoring by placing Como’s fourth into the corner, sealing a memorable night for Cesc Fàbregas’ men and preserving their unbeaten run after four matches of the 2026/27 campaign.
Statistical Overview
| Team | Score | Goal Scorers |
|---|---|---|
| Como | 4 | Baturina, Douvikas, Diao, Perrone |
| RB Leipzig | 1 | Maksimović |
Looking Ahead
Fàbregas will be delighted with Como’s seamless transition to Europe’s premier competition, as the side preserves its unbeaten status this season. Conversely, Leipzig’s back-to-back defeats raise concerns, especially with challenging fixtures against Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid looming in their next six encounters.
