Liverpool defeats Como 2-0 at Anfield in Champions League action
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 7:11 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Liverpool secured a 2-0 victory over Como in a Champions League match at Anfield. Goals from Cody Gakpo in the 24th minute and new signing Jacquet just before halftime gave Liverpool the lead. Como showed resilience, with notable chances from their players, but were unable to capitalize. Liverpool controlled much of the second half, and while Como threatened late in the match, the score remained unchanged. Both teams will now shift focus to their respective league campaigns, with Como facing Udinese on August 22 and Liverpool taking on Newcastle on August 23.
- •Liverpool won 2-0 against Como at Anfield.
- •Gakpo scored the first goal in the 24th minute.
- •Jacquet doubled Liverpool's lead just before halftime.
- •Como had chances late in the match but missed.
- •Both teams will start their league seasons next week.
- 7:11 PMYahoo Sports — 🔥 Como come up short at Anfield, Liverpool win 2-0, Gakpo and Jacquet
"Como lose the second match of the day at Anfield. The first behind-closed-doors game between the Reds and the Lariani had ended 0-0, but in the evening clash it was Liverpool who came out on top 2-0 t...
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