Como announced their arrival on Europe’s biggest club stage in emphatic fashion, defeating RB Leipzig 4-1 in their historic UEFA Champions League debut at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia.
The Italian side wasted little time making history, with Martin Baturina opening the scoring in the 15th minute to register Como’s first-ever Champions League goal. The midfielder’s strike set the tone for a memorable night on the shores of Lake Como.
Tasos Douvikas doubled the advantage before Assane Diao and Máximo Perrone added further goals to put the hosts firmly in control. Leipzig managed a late response through Andrija Maksimovic, but the German side could not prevent Como from securing a remarkable victory.
Beyond the scoreline, the result represents another major milestone in Como’s rapid transformation. The club has climbed from Serie B to Serie A and now finds itself competing among Europe’s elite, with Cesc Fàbregas playing a central role in that remarkable journey.
Fàbregas, who has overseen Como’s rise, described the occasion as a night the club’s supporters could cherish for years. Baturina was also recognised for his outstanding performance, receiving UEFA’s Man of the Match award.
For Como supporters, the 4-1 victory was more than just three points. It was a statement that the club’s extraordinary rise is not simply a romantic football story.
Under the lights at Sinigaglia, Como began a new chapter in its history, announcing itself on the Champions League stage with a performance that will live long in the memory.
