Como 4-1 RB Leipzig

The UEFA Champions League league phase match took place on 10 September 2026 at the Giuseppe Sinigaglia stadium in Como. Home side Como hosted German outfit RB Leipzig in front of a partisan crowd, with both teams looking to secure three points in the early stages of the competition.

How it unfolded

The opening minutes were tense, and the first booking came in the second minute when RB Leipzig defender Willi Orbán was shown a yellow card for a bad foul. The early caution did not stop Como from taking the initiative; in the 15th minute Martin Baturina broke the deadlock with a right-footed strike from the centre of the box that curled into the bottom left corner.

RB Leipzig’s frustration grew, and in the 24th minute midfielder Christopher Nkunku received a yellow card for a bad foul, further limiting Leipzig’s options. Como responded quickly, and just before the half-time break, Anastasios Douvikas doubled the lead in the 38th minute. His right-footed shot from the centre of the area found the bottom left corner, after a precise through ball from Martin Baturina set him free.

The second half began with a booking for Como’s Nico Paz in the 47th minute for a bad foul, but the home side’s momentum was undiminished. Six minutes later, Assane Diao extended the advantage, firing a right-footed shot from the right side of the box into the bottom left corner; the move was created by an assist from Nico Paz.

Leipzig managed to pull one back in the 58th minute when Andrija Maksimovic struck from outside the box with his left foot, sending the ball to the top left corner after a clever pass from Christopher Nkunku. The German side pressed for an equaliser, but another booking fell on RB Leipzig’s Ezechiel Banzuzi in the 64th minute for a bad foul, curbing their attacking impetus.

With the score at 3-1, Como kept control and in the final minute of normal time, Máximo Perrone sealed the result. His left-footed finish from the centre of the box slotted into the bottom left corner, the chance having been crafted by a through ball from Nico Paz. The match concluded with a further yellow card, this time for Máximo Perrone in the 90′+4′ minute, again for a bad foul.

Standout performers

Martin Baturina was instrumental, opening the scoring and providing the assist that led to Anastasios Douvikas’s second-half goal. His involvement in the first half set the tone for Como’s dominance.

Anastasios Douvikas made the most of Baturina’s pass, adding a clinical finish to put Como 2-0 up.

Nico Paz contributed two assists, first for Assane Diao’s third goal and later for Máximo Perrone’s fourth-minute winner, highlighting his creative influence from midfield.

Assane Diao’s right-footed strike from the right side of the box gave Como a comfortable 3-0 lead and demonstrated his composure in front of goal.

Máximo Perrone capped the night with a composed finish in the 90th minute, ensuring a comprehensive victory for the hosts.

For RB Leipzig, Christopher Nkunku’s vision produced the assist for Andrija Maksimovic’s consolation goal, showing his play-making ability even as Leipzig struggled to find rhythm.

Andrija Maksimovic’s long-range effort provided Leipzig’s sole goal, offering a brief spark of hope for the visitors.

Match facts

  • Final score: Como 4-1 RB Leipzig
  • Goals:
    • Martin Baturina (15')
    • Anastasios Douvikas (38') – assist: Martin Baturina
    • Assane Diao (54') – assist: Nico Paz
    • Máximo Perrone (90') – assist: Nico Paz
    • Andrija Maksimovic (58') – assist: Christopher Nkunku (RB Leipzig)
  • Bookings:
    • Willi Orbán (2') – yellow card (bad foul)
    • Christopher Nkunku (24') – yellow card (bad foul)
    • Nico Paz (47') – yellow card (bad foul)
    • Ezechiel Banzuzi (64') – yellow card (bad foul)
    • Máximo Perrone (90'+4') – yellow card (bad foul)
  • Venue: Giuseppe Sinigaglia, Como

What it means

The victory gives Como three points and a strong statement in the Champions League league phase, while RB Leipzig return home with a single point, highlighting the need to regroup ahead of their next group fixture.