Como’s first European night became a statement far beyond Lombardy, as Cesc Fàbregas’ side swept past experienced RB Leipzig 4-1 at the Giuseppe Sinigaglia on their Champions League debut.
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A first European night to remember
More than 100 years after the club was formed, Como finally stepped into European competition — and did so directly on the Champions League stage. The occasion did not overwhelm them. Instead, the Italian side played with the control, confidence and attacking ambition that have come to define Fàbregas’ team.
Leipzig arrived with considerably more continental experience, but were second best for most of a first half dominated by the hosts beside Lake Como. The German side produced only two isolated opportunities before the interval, while Como built a deserved two-goal advantage.
- Martin Baturina opened the scoring after creating room in a tight area and finishing past Maarten Vandevoordt.
- The Croatian then supplied the second, threading an outstanding pass through for Douvikas.
- The former Celta forward held off Lukeba before converting to make it 2-0.
- Luis Milla and Da Cunha controlled midfield, while Nico Paz, Baturina and Assane Diao repeatedly unsettled Leipzig’s defence.
Baturina sets the tone as Como take control
Baturina was the central figure in a performance full of youthful energy and technical quality. His goal and assist put Como in command, with their possession game repeatedly pulling Leipzig apart.
Fàbregas watched on smiling from the bench as his ideas were carried onto a Champions League pitch. Como combined midfield authority with direct attacking threat, showing no sign of caution on a night that could have been treated as an occasion simply to survive.
Diao strikes again before Nico Paz supplies the finish
Leipzig improved after the restart and put Como under pressure during the early stages of the second half. Yet, just as the visitors appeared capable of changing the momentum, Como broke at speed and Diao delivered the third goal.
The Senegalese forward had scored twice against Genoa the previous Friday and again found the net here, punishing Leipzig on the counterattack. Como nearly added another immediately, but Da Cunha missed a chance from close range with the goal at his mercy.
Leipzig eventually found a route back through a spectacular effort from Maksimovic, turning the contest into a more open exchange. Chances followed at both ends, with Baku involved for the visitors and Nico Paz threatening for Como.
- Diao, formerly of Betis, scored Como’s third after Leipzig’s strong opening to the second period.
- Maksimovic reduced the deficit with a fine strike for Leipzig.
- Nico Paz finished with two assists rather than a goal.
- His second assist set up Perrone for Como’s fourth and final goal.
A result that carries across the continent
Como’s 4-1 victory gave the Giuseppe Sinigaglia a European debut worthy of the club’s history. For Leipzig, the defeat was a sharp reminder that continental pedigree alone offers little protection against a side playing with clarity and conviction.
For Como and Fàbregas, this was more than a memorable first appearance. It was an emphatic introduction to the Champions League: four goals, a packed home celebration and a performance that ensured their name travelled well beyond the shores of Lake Como.
