Como made history at the Sinigaglia on Thursday night, thrashing RB Leipzig 4-1 in their first-ever Champions League appearance. Cesc Fabregas’s side didn’t just survive the occasion; they dominated it from start to finish, delivering a performance that instantly ranks among the club’s greatest nights.
Martin Baturina got things rolling in the 15th minute, pouncing after a defensive mix-up from Leipzig’s Ridle Baku to score Como’s first-ever Champions League goal. It set the tone perfectly. Como pressed high, controlled possession, and never let Leipzig settle into any rhythm.
Como Overwhelm Leipzig Before Halftime
The second goal arrived just before the break, and it showcased exactly why Fabregas’s side has looked so dangerous lately. Baturina turned provider this time, slipping a gorgeous through ball to Tassos Douvikas, who calmly slotted past the goalkeeper for 2-0. Leipzig had chances of their own in between, notably a stinging effort from Andrija Maksimovic and a header from Marc Guiu, but Jean Butez stood tall in goal whenever needed.
Nico Paz then took over. The Argentine playmaker assisted Como’s third goal shortly after the restart, teeing up Assane Diao for a clinical finish that put the result beyond doubt. Leipzig pulled one back through Maksimovic, who found the bottom corner with a well-placed strike from outside the box, but the response barely registered against a Como side firmly in control.
Substitute Maximo Perrone put the finishing touch on things deep into stoppage time. Paz, once again involved, set up his fellow countryman for a composed left-footed finish, sealing a 4-1 scoreline that flattered nobody but Como. Two assists from Paz alone tell the story of just how influential he’s become for this side.
For context, this wasn’t a fluke. Como arrived unbeaten in eight matches, and Thursday extended that run in the most emphatic way possible. Leipzig, by contrast, endured a night to forget under new manager Martin Demichelis, undone by individual errors and a Como side that punished every mistake ruthlessly.
A Historic Night For Italian Football
Beyond the scoreline, Thursday carried real symbolic weight. This marked Como’s first-ever European campaign of any kind, let alone a Champions League debut. Few clubs manage a start this emphatic on their maiden voyage into continental competition, and the Sinigaglia crowd made sure everyone felt the occasion.
Fabregas deserves enormous credit for building a squad capable of performing under these lights so quickly. Blending experienced heads with promising young talent, his side looked composed even against a Bundesliga opponent with far more European pedigree.
Fans wanting to follow how Como’s European adventure unfolds, along with predictions for their next continental test, can check in at KCPredict. According to VAVEL’s match coverage, the emotion inside the stadium after the final whistle reflected just how significant this night was for a club still writing its European story.