Como defeats RB Leipzig in first ever Champions League match

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Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Como defeats RB Leipzig in first ever Champions League match
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Como won its first-ever Champions League match on September 10, 2026, defeating RB Leipzig 4-1 at Stadio Sinigaglia. Martin Baturina opened the scoring for the Italian club before providing an assist to Tasos Douvikas. Assane Diao and substitute Maxi Perrone added goals to secure the victory, while Andrija Maksimovic scored the lone goal for the visitors. Nico Paz, who opted to remain with the team this summer despite interest from Real Madrid, contributed two assists during the historic win. Como stands as the only Italian team to record a victory on the opening matchday of the tournament, as other Serie A sides faced losses or draws. The stadium, recently renovated to satisfy UEFA standards, hosted the fixture to conclude a triumphant debut for the club in the premier European competition.

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  • Como defeated RB Leipzig 4-1 at Stadio Sinigaglia on September 10, 2026.
  • Martin Baturina, Tasos Douvikas, Assane Diao, and Maxi Perrone scored for the hosts.
  • Andrija Maksimovic scored the only goal for RB Leipzig.
  • Nico Paz recorded two assists during the match.
  • Como is the only Italian team to win its opening Champions League match.
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Nico Paz admits ‘it was for nights like this that I wanted to stay’ at Como, as they crushed RB Leipzig 4-1 in their historic first Champions League match.It was difficult to ask for more from thi...

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