Como records first Champions League win by defeating RB Leipzig

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Como records first Champions League win by defeating RB Leipzig
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Como claimed a 4-1 victory against RB Leipzig in their inaugural Champions League appearance at the Stadio Sinigaglia. Goals from Martin Baturina, Assane Diao, Anastasios Douvikas, and Maximo Perrone secured the historic result for the Serie A club. President Mirwan Suwarso emphasized the team's ongoing development, providing tickets for elderly fans such as 95-year-old Ernesto Bianchi to attend the debut. Coach Cesc Fabregas credited the performance to the long-term project surrounding the club, which achieved promotion to the top flight in less than five years. Following the match, Fabregas shifted focus to the team's upcoming league fixture against Parma. The club continues to rely on a roster featuring young talent, including Nico Paz and Moise Kean, to maintain momentum across both European and domestic competitions.

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  • Como defeated RB Leipzig 4-1 in their first-ever Champions League match.
  • Goals were scored by Martin Baturina, Assane Diao, Anastasios Douvikas, and Maximo Perrone.
  • The match took place at Stadio Sinigaglia.
  • Como plays Parma in Serie A on Monday.
  • Club president Mirwan Suwarso provided his own tickets to elderly supporters for the match.
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The Italian team won their first-ever Champions League game against RB Leipzig and look set to make even more noise

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