Como’s European story moves from a first-night statement to a first away assignment, with Cesc Fabregas taking his side to Rotterdam to face Feyenoord in the second round of the 2026-27 Champions League league phase.
Como carry Italian hopes to Rotterdam
The match at De Kuip kicks off at 18:45, with Como arriving after a 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig on 10 September. That result placed the Lombardy club at the top of the league-phase table alongside several of Europe’s established names, and it was also the only Italian win on the opening matchday.
It was an emphatic beginning to Como’s first European campaign, but the next chapter brings a different demand: their first continental trip away from home. Fabregas will have to manage it without Kean, who remains unavailable through injury.
Feyenoord seek a response after Barcelona defeat
- Feyenoord opened their Champions League campaign with a heavy 5-1 loss away to Barcelona, one of the leading contenders in this season’s competition.
- Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s team returned to domestic business with a major result, defeating AZ in their latest Eredivisie fixture.
- That win left Feyenoord top of the Dutch league on 20 points, built from six wins and two draws.
- AZ sit one point behind in second place, level on 19 points with PSV.
- With their domestic rhythm intact but their European standing damaged by the Barcelona result, Feyenoord now host Como looking to reset their league-phase campaign.
The contrast gives the evening its shape. Como have the momentum of an opening European victory and the responsibility of representing Serie A after Italy’s difficult first round. Feyenoord have the home crowd, strong league form and an immediate need to answer after their trip to Spain.
Match officials
- Referee: Donatas Rumšas of Lithuania
- Assistant referees: Radiuš and Sužiedėlis
- Fourth official: Valikonis
- VAR: César Soto Grado of Spain
- Assistant VAR: Alejandro Del Cerro Grande of Spain
The game will be shown in Italy on Sky Sport Uno and Sky Sport 253, with streaming available through Sky Go and NOW.
