Como claimed a commanding 4-1 win over RB Leipzig on their UEFA Champions League debut, moving them to fifth in the 36-team table with three points from one match. RB Leipzig remain pointless in 32nd place after suffering a heavy defeat. Martin Baturina etched his name into club history by scoring Como’s first-ever Champions League goal and was named UEFA Man of the Match.
The contest saw Como seize control from the opening exchanges, building a lead that Leipzig proved unable to close despite a consolation effort. The electric atmosphere at the stadium reflected the magnitude of the occasion for a side experiencing the competition for the first time.
Como arrived in strong recent form with results of WWWDD, featuring victories against Genoa and Napoli. This result extended their unbeaten sequence and confirmed their ability to perform at the highest level. RB Leipzig entered with an inconsistent LLWWL record that included several heavy losses.
The outcome leaves Como well positioned for a strong group-stage campaign while underlining the challenges facing Leipzig. Baturina, who joined from Dinamo Zagreb a year ago after turning down summer bids, continues to justify that faith with his latest standout display.