Como 1907's 2026/27 UEFA Youth League campaign began with a draw at Centro Sportivo Volontè against German side RB Leipzig.
The BiancoBlu fell behind midway through the first half to a Samba Konate goal. However, the Lariani were the stronger side throughout, creating better chances and dominating shots on target, with debutant Harpur coming closest when he struck the crossbar. Cristian Mazzara scored a well-deserved equalizer in the second half, securing a hard-earned point for Como.
Coach Falsini's side will be back in action on Monday, 14 September at 3:00 PM away to Roma at the Tre Fontane Stadium for matchday four of the Primavera 1 league.
Como 1907-Leipzig 1-1
Goalscorers: 24' Konate, 75' Mazzara
Como 1907 - Damioli; Broggian, De Paoli, João Gabriel, Ronchetti (58' Arui); Cassano (46' Baralla), Andrealli, Albini (58' Arioli); Mazzara; Harpur (85' Lembo), Tigano (58' Cauli)
Substitutes: Sgarbi, Zanaria, Epifani, Terranova
Manager: Gianluca Falsini
Leipzig - Hantschmann; Alberto, Müller, Ehiwario; Kutscher (46' Gebel), Kaltefleiter (65' Hamella), Kanda, Johnsen (46' Langsteiner), Yarsekou (78' Clair); Konate, Klapija (78' Ogette)
Substitutes: Haehner, Kanyai, Ngana, Wenta
Manager: Marc Heidenmann
Bookings: 14' Konate, 33' João Gabriel, 68' Abbey, 69' Baralla, 79' Andrealli
Added time: 0' (1st Half), 4' (2nd Half)
Referee: Florian Lata (Albania)
Assistant referee: Feliks Kolleshi (Albania)
Assistant referee: Aurel Topi (Albania)