Match ReportFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 12 Aug 2026
Como hold Arsenal 1-1 in London friendly
Martin Baturina's stunner cancels out Arsenal's opener before shoot-out heartbreak.
Como
team
Competition
Pre-season friendly
Score
Arsenal 1-1 Como (Como lost on penalties)
Scorers
Martinelli (Arsenal), Baturina (Como)
Venue
Emirates Stadium, London
What happened. Como drew 1-1 with Arsenal in a friendly at the Emirates, with Baturina's fine equaliser cancelling out Martinelli's goal, but Como lost the subsequent penalty shoot-out.
- Trevoh Chalobah and Yan Couto made their Como debuts.
- Cesc Fabregas returned to London as Como coach.
- Nico Paz watched from the stands after early return from vacation.
Como continue pre-season preparations ahead of the new Serie A campaign.
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