Match ReportFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 10 Sept 2026
Como crush Leipzig 4-1 in historic Champions League debut
Como marked their first ever Champions League night with a four-goal statement at a renovated Stadio Sinigaglia.
Como— – —
NS · Serie A
ParmaCompetition
Champions League League Phase MD1
Score
Como 4-1 RB Leipzig
Scorers
Baturina, Douvikas, Diao, Perrone; Maksimovic
Venue
Stadio Sinigaglia, Como
What happened. Como beat RB Leipzig 4-1 in their first ever Champions League match, with Martin Baturina opening the scoring and then assisting Tasos Douvikas. Assane Diao and substitute Maxi Perrone added goals after the break, while Andrija Maksimovic scored Leipzig's only reply.
- All four Como goals came from players who were at the club last season.
- Como are the only Italian side to win on Champions League Matchday 1.
- Nico Paz provided two assists despite Fabio Capello questioning his fitness.
“It was for nights like this that I wanted to stay, I knew this is where I would grow the most.”
— Nico Paz
Real Madrid still hold a buy-back option on Nico Paz, though it has risen considerably from last summer.
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