Como 1907’s debut in the Champions League ended in the best possible way, with the BiancoBlu securing three points after defeating RB Leipzig 4-1.
Cesc Fàbregas’s team opened the scoring in the 15th minute thanks to a goal by Martin Baturina, marking the first-ever goal in Como’s Champions League history. The BiancoBlu doubled their lead with a goal by Douvikas in the 38th minute before making it 3-0 with a diagonal shot by Diao in the 54th minute.
The visitors pulled one back with a goal by Maksimovic in the 58th minute, but the BiancoBlu remained composed and sealed the 4-1 victory in the 90th minute when Perrone finished off an assist from Nico Paz.
Como 1907 got off to a strong start in the UEFA Champions League journey, and now attention turns to Monday, when the BiancoBlu will make their home debut in Serie A against Parma at 6:30 p.m.
Como 1907-Leipzig | UEFA Champions League | Matchday 1 | 10/09/2026 | Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia
Como 1907-Leipzig 4-1
Marcatori: 15’ Baturina, 38’ Douvikas, 54’ Diao, 58’ Maksimovic, 90’ Perrone
Como 1907 – Butez; Couto (75’ Smolcic), Chalobah, Ramon, Valle; Da Cunha (65’ Perrone), Milla; Baturina (65’ Kempf), Paz, Diao (86’ Ricci); Douvikas (65’ Kean)
Subs: Ginelli, Sanchez, Dossena, Kaiki Bruno, Rodriguez, Liberali.
Head Coach: Cesc Fàbregas
Leipzig – Vandevoordt; Baku (88’ Henrichs), Orban, Lukeba, Raum; El Aybaoui, Seiwald (59’ Gomis), Nkunku (60’ Banzuzi); Nusa, Guiu (60’ Ouedraogo), Maksimovic (70’ Gruda)
Subs: Nyland, Esteve, Bakayoko, Klostermann, Frinkgrafe, Kaltefleiter, Cardoso.
Head Coach: Martin Demichelis
Added Time: 1’ (1st half), 3’ (2nd half)
Yellow Cards: 2’ Orban, 24’ Nkunku, 64’ Gomis
Referee: Serdar Gozubuyuk (Paesi Bassi)
Assistants: Patrick Inia (Paesi Bassi) - Rogier Honig (Paesi Bassi)
Fourth Official: Jeroen Manschot (Paesi Bassi)
VAR: Dennis Higler (Paesi Bassi)
AVAR: Pol van Boekel (Paesi Bassi)