Como records first Champions League win and ranks 13th in team value
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Como secured a 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig at Stadio Sinigaglia on September 10, marking the club’s first win in its inaugural Champions League campaign. Under the direction of manager Cesc Fabregas, the Italian side has progressed rapidly after competing in the fourth-tier Serie D as recently as 2019. Following their promotion and subsequent qualification for Europe's elite competition, the club currently holds the 13th highest team value among all participants in the 2026-27 tournament according to Transfermarkt data. This valuation ranks the Azzurri as the second most valuable team from Italy, trailing only Inter. The team's recent performance and financial growth reflect the long-term technical planning established following the club's acquisition by the Hartono family seven years ago.
- •Como defeated RB Leipzig 4-1 in their first Champions League match on September 10.
- •The club ranks 13th in total team value among all 2026-27 Champions League participants.
- •Como is currently the second most valuable club in the competition among Italian teams.
- •Cesc Fabregas manages the team, which was playing in Serie D seven years ago.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Where do Como rank among the most valuable 2026-27 Champions League teams?
"Serie A side Como were not even playing in a professional division in Italy seven years ago, but now they’ve won their first-ever Champions League match and have the 13th most valuable team in the c...
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