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RB Leipzig prepares for Champions League opener against Como 1907

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 1:13 PM

Last updated Sep 8, 2026

RB Leipzig prepares for Champions League opener against Como 1907

Summary

RB Leipzig is preparing for its Champions League league phase opener away to Como 1907. The match is scheduled for Thursday at 21:00 CEST at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia. This fixture marks the first-ever European appearance for the Italian side, which remains unbeaten after three Serie A matches. RB Leipzig enters the contest following a 3-1 league defeat in Bremen last Saturday. Micho is expected to provide injury updates on Rômulo, Brajan Gruda, and Castello Lukeba during a press conference on Wednesday at 19:15 CEST. Como coach Cesc Fàbregas noted he has been analyzing the opposition to prepare his team for the historic home debut.

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Status Watch

•The match takes place Thursday at 21:00 CEST at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia.
•Como 1907 is making its first-ever appearance in a European competition.
•RB Leipzig enters the match following a 3-1 loss to Bremen.
•Micho will address the status of injured players at a Wednesday press conference.
•Como 1907 remains undefeated through three matches in the current Serie A season.

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1:13 PMYahoo Sports — Preparations begin for Champions League opener in Como

What they're saying

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The Champions League is drawing closer, with preparations now underway at Cottaweg. The Red Bulls began work on Tuesday ahead of their opening game away to Como 1907. Thursday’s 21:00 CEST kick-off ...
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