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With the last international break of this season in the books, Serie A is back, and the BiancoBlu will face Udinese on the road in the 31st Matchday. The side led by coach Cesc Fàbregas, fresh from five consecutive Serie A victories, will take on Kosta Runjaic’s Udinese, who currently sit 11th in the table on 39 points (level with 10th-placed Sassuolo) and are coming off a 2–0 win away at Genoa, a notoriously difficult ground. Throughout the season, the Bianconeri have showcased their pragmatism by defeating top-tier teams such as Inter, Atalanta, Napoli, and Roma, proving they can handle any type of opponent while demonstrating excellent qualities on both the tactical and physical fronts. In the first-leg match on January 3, which ended 1-0 in Como’s favour, Udinese had already shown that they could be dangerous by exploiting their players’ physicality. Three months later, the two teams face off again in what has all the makings of a match with several interesting storylines.

Words from Cesc Fàbregas before Udinese-Como

“During the break we trained well and had the chance to recover our energy. The players returned with real hunger and desire to reach the best possible condition for this final stage of the season. I followed all the matches and I’m very pleased as everyone had the opportunity to get minutes. It’s always interesting to see how they adapt to different environments, coaches and tactical demands.

“We are a young club, rebuilding the Academy with a clear vision: to develop brave, technically strong players with characters from an early age, without fear of losing. Over time, the aim is to bring as many of these talents as possible into the first team, following a pathway we truly believe in.

“Udinese are a team on the rise, very physical and well organised in all phases of the game. We need to maintain a high level of precision and intensity, and that will depend mainly on us. To win, we must deliver a top-level performance.”

Udinese

Just as in the first leg, when the Bianconeri were missing a key player like Arthur Atta, Runjaic’s team will once again have to cope with a significant absence: the team’s top scorer, Keinan Davis. The English forward, who has scored 10 league goals (only Lautaro Martinez and Tasos Douvikas have managed to do better so far), will miss the match at Bluenergy Stadium due to suspension, forcing the Bianconeri coach to make a change up front.

The German coach’s traditional 3-5-2 formation has featured Nicolò Zaniolo playing alongside Keinan Davis this season, but with the striker out, it’s possible they’ll switch to a setup more akin to a 3-4-1-1, with Atta supporting Zaniolo and a more physical player in midfield to create even greater density in the central areas. Udinese is an extremely physical and athletic team; the defensive trio of Kristensen, Kabasele, and Solet stands out for their ability to dominate aerial play but also for providing the Bianconeri with options when building from the back against the opponent’s press. Crucial to this system is the role of the wing-backs, who, as has often been the case this season, could be Ehizibue and Kamara, both of whom possess great pace to assist the team both defensively and in quick transitions on the counterattack.

In addition to the aforementioned quality of Atta and Zaniolo, the contribution of Dutch midfielder Jurgen Ekkelenkamp should not be underestimated either; he has scored four league goals and is highly effective at starting from the wing before moving up to operate in the areas typically occupied by a classic number 10, even though a traditional number ten is not typically deployed in a 3-5-2 formation. Udinese is a team that can count on an excellent mix of quality and quantity, forming a combination that has caused problems for numerous teams this season.

Previous encounters

Como and Udinese have faced each other 37 times in Serie C, B, and A, with the overall record slightly in favour of the Friuliani: 14 wins for Udinese, 10 wins for Como, and 13 draws.

The most recent matchup took place in the first half of the season when, at the Sinigaglia, the BiancoBlu narrowly defeated their opponents thanks to a penalty kick by captain Da Cunha.

The last match at Bluenergy Stadium, however, ended 1-0 in favour of the Friuliani, who got ahead of the Lariani thanks to a goal by Brenner.

Match details

• Date: Monday, April 6, 2026

• Kick-off: 12:30 CEST

• Stadium: Bluenergy Stadium

• Referee: Maresca

• Assistants: Ceccon - Belsanti
  

Where to watch

• Italy: Dazn

• Balkans: Arena Sport

• USA: CBS, DAZN, FOX

• Latin America: ESPN & Disney +

• South Korea: SPOTV

• Rest of the world: Check local listings.

Football in Como is a common language that unites generations. To mark Father's Day, Como 1907 celebrated this special bond by inviting "over-70" fans to the stadium, offering them the chance to be accompanied by their children to experience the excitement of the match against Pisa together.

Among the protagonists of this initiative were Enrico and his daughter Martina. For them, the 5-0 home victory was not just a sporting triumph, but the culmination of a journey that began years ago thanks to Enrico's grandchildren—the first to introduce the family to the Lariani colors.

While fathers once guided their children's first steps into the stadium, today it is the children "giving back" that emotion to their parents. Enrico vividly recalls every moment of the match and how this passion first entered their home:

"Our passion for Como comes from the heart because it is our city's team. Five years ago, my grandchildren brought my daughter along; from that moment on, she fell in love with the Curva. After getting her season ticket, it was my daughter who started bringing me. Celebrating five goals together was an indescribable emotion."

Martina spoke on the profound significance of the day, highlighting the value of the time spent together thanks to the Club's initiative:

"This day has a special meaning for me: it is about sharing a passion that unites us, but also a double celebration. It is something unique because I was able to bring my dad to the stadium and experience an emotion with him that goes beyond football. It was an incredible experience, made even more special by an extraordinary performance from Como."

Enrico and Martina’s story spans kilometers of away trips, such as the unforgettable journey to Lecce, and historic milestones like the night of the promotion to Serie A. Projects like this confirm that Como 1907 is, above all, a generational connector capable of transforming a personal passion into a collective experience.

During the international break, 10 players from Como 1907 were called up to represent their respective national teams in various World Cup play-offs, friendlies, and European youth qualifiers.

Mërgim Vojvoda was the standout performer during this period, featuring for a total of 161 minutes across the semi-final and final of the 2026 World Cup qualifying play-offs. The Como winger played the full 90 minutes in the 4–3 away win against Slovakia, providing two crucial assists, and then appeared for a further 71 minutes in the 1–0 defeat to Turkey in the final. While Kosovo narrowly missed out on their first-ever World Cup qualification, Vojvoda still made history as part of the team reaching its highest-ever stage in the World Cup qualifiers.

In the Argentine squad, Nico Paz, who started against Mauritania, scored his first-ever goal for the Albiceleste from a free kick, playing a total of 45 minutes in the 2–1 victory. In the other friendly, a 5–0 win over Zambia, Paz came on in the 74th minute, adding a further 16 minutes to his appearances and bringing his total to 61 minutes during the international break. Meanwhile, Máximo Perrone played the final 16 minutes against Zambia.

Assane Diao returned to the Senegal national team, playing a total of 68 minutes across two friendlies. He came on in the 67th minute, featuring for 23 minutes in the 2–0 win against Peru, and then started the 3–1 victory over Gambia, playing the full 45 minutes.

Martin Baturina played a total of 99 minutes for Croatia across two matches in the United States: he came on in the 61st minute for 29 minutes in the 2–1 win over Colombia, and then started the 3–1 defeat to Brazil, playing 70 minutes. Ivan Smolčić did not feature in the first match but came on in the 82nd minute of the second, playing the final 8 minutes.

Tasos Douvikas started as centre-forward against Paraguay before being substituted in the 86th minute and remained on the bench for the 0–0 draw against Hungary.

Noel Törnqvist was on the bench as reserve goalkeeper for both of Sweden’s World Cup play-off matches: a 3–1 win against Ukraine and a 3–2 victory over Poland, which secured Sweden’s spot at the 2026 World Cup.

Among the younger players, Adrian Lahdo made his mark with Sweden U19s, starting in the 2–2 draw against Germany and scoring in the 68th minute. He also started in the 3–0 defeat to Austria and did not feature in the 2–2 draw against Greece, which brought Sweden’s Elite Round campaign to a close.

Álex Valle started both of Spain U21’s matches, playing 63 minutes in the 7–0 win over Cyprus, providing an assist for the fourth goal. He then played 87 minutes in the 2–0 victory against Kosovo.

Returning from international duty, the players are now training with the rest of the squad ahead of the away fixture against Udinese on Easter Monday.

Como 1907 Women return to the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on Saturday 4 April at 3.00pm, for a special afternoon on the shores of Lake Como as they face Cesena FC Femminile.

Top of the table and pushing for promotion, Selena Mazzantini’s side are in the middle of a season that could see them join the men’s team in Serie A. This Easter weekend, supporters have the chance to back a team chasing something significant, in one of football’s most striking settings.

With complimentary tickets available in the Tribuna Coperta, the match offers a chance for fans, families and the wider community to experience women’s football at Sinigaglia. For those looking to enjoy the occasion with hospitality, a limited number of tickets will also be available to purchase in the VIP grandstand, boxes and pitchside boxes, with food and drinks included.

Heather O’Reilly, Head of Women’s Football, said, “We are grateful for the opportunity to play in this beautiful stadium on the shores of the lake. The Club has worked hard to unite the men’s first team, the women’s team and the youth sector under one shared goal, and this is certainly another step in that direction. The team and staff are doing a great job, and every opportunity to play at Sinigaglia is special. We’re working hard to win the championship, and we hope the fans will come out in large numbers to support us as we pursue this goal.”

Complimentary tickets in the Tribuna Coperta will be available via request form from 12.00pm CEST on 30 March at tickets.comofootball.com.

Premium tickets in the VIP grandstand, boxes and pitchside boxes are priced at €25 and include hospitality.

Come and support a team at the top of the table, in a stadium unlike any other, as Como 1907 Women continue their push towards Serie A.

FORZA COMO