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Como defeats RB Leipzig 4-1 in historic Champions League debut

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Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Como defeats RB Leipzig 4-1 in historic Champions League debut

Summary

Como won its first-ever Champions League match by defeating RB Leipzig 4-1 on Wednesday at the Stadio Sinigaglia. Martin Baturina opened the scoring in the 15th minute, followed by a Tasos Douvikas goal in the 38th minute to build an early lead. Assane Diao added a third goal shortly after halftime before A. Maksimovic recorded the lone score for the visitors. Maximo Perrone secured the win with a final goal in the 90th minute. The venue underwent summer renovations to meet UEFA criteria, marking the first time the club has participated in a European tournament.

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Status Watch

•Como finished with a 4-1 victory against RB Leipzig.
•Martin Baturina, Tasos Douvikas, Assane Diao, and Maximo Perrone scored for Como.
•A. Maksimovic provided the only goal for RB Leipzig.
•The match took place at the renovated Stadio Sinigaglia in Italy.
•This was the opening Champions League league phase match for both clubs.

Latest Updates

10:32 PMESPN — Fabregas, Como rout Leipzig in dream UCL debut
9:45 PMBBC Sport — Champions League new boys Como dominant Leipzig
9:00 PMYahoo Sports — UCL | Como 4-1 RB Leipzig: Perfect Champions League debut

What they're saying

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Como made a dream Champions League debut, sweeping RB Leipzig aside 4-1 with goals from Martin Baturina, Tasos Douvikas, Assane Diao and Maxi Perrone.This was a truly historic occasion, as the Lariani...
— Yahoo Sports

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Como made an impressive Champions League debut by defeating visitors RB Leipzig 4-1 in their opening league-phase outing at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia.
— BBC Sport