History is written in Como
On 10 September 2026, Como 1907 wrote themselves into Champions League history. The club from the picturesque shores of Lake Como, who were fighting for promotion to Serie A just three years ago, faced RB Leipzig — a side with genuine European pedigree — and won 4:1. This was no lucky result. It was a masterclass.
As early as the 2nd minute, the referee showed Leipzig a yellow card — Nkunku was booked for a foul on Nico Paz. Leipzig were nervy from the off, while Como sensed their moment. In the 15th minute Douvikas opened the scoring with a precise finish from a Da Cunha assist. Leipzig had 48% possession and 13 shots in total — but only 4 on target. Como were more clinical: 10 shots on target from 14 attempts.
Three goals before half-time and a lead too large to overturn
In the 38th minute Nico Paz — the Argentine midfielder and one of Serie A's standout players — burst through the Leipzig midfield and struck to make it 2:0. Leipzig tried to respond, with Nkunku coming close on a couple of occasions, but goalkeeper Butez was unbeatable. Before the break, Leipzig had already collected three yellow cards.
In the 54th minute Assane Diao made it 3:0 and the match was all but over. Leipzig pulled one back through Guiu in the 58th — a brief moment of hope — but the Leipzig manager threw on three substitutes simultaneously at the hour mark to no avail. In the 90th minute Liberali put the gloss on the scoreline at 4:1.
A debut to dream of
Como finished the match with 52% possession, 10 shots on target and four goals. It was the debut of dreams — a club that has become a symbol of Italian football's revival confirmed that they belong among Europe's elite. The lineup featured Trevoh Chalobah, Yan Couto and Martin Baturina. Next up: Feyenoord vs Como, 14 October.