Como’s 4-1 Win Over Leipzig Begins With Baturina’s Goal and Assist

Como began their UEFA Champions League campaign with a 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on Thursday, September 10, 2026. The home side led 2-0 at half-time and secured the win despite Leipzig having slightly more possession and matching Como’s total of 14 shots.

Como establish control before the break

Como, set up in Cesc Fàbregas’ 4-2-3-1, took the lead in the 15th minute through Martin Baturina. The midfielder then turned provider in the 38th minute, assisting Anastasios Douvikas for the second goal. That finish gave Como a clear advantage at the interval and left Leipzig, operating in a 4-4-2 under M. Demichelis, needing a fast response.

The opening half also featured early discipline issues for Leipzig, with Willi Orbán booked in the second minute before Christopher Nkunku received a yellow card in the 24th. Como’s Nico Paz was cautioned two minutes after the restart, but the home side continued to create the clearer scoring opportunities.

Leipzig respond but Como pull away

Como extended their lead in the 54th minute when Assane Diao Diaoune scored with an assist from Nico Paz. Leipzig reduced the deficit four minutes later, as Andrija Maksimović converted from Christopher Nkunku’s assist, briefly giving the visitors a route back into the match.

Leipzig made three changes in the 60th minute, bringing on Nicolas Seiwald, Marc Guiu and Ezechiel Banzuzi. Como later replaced Douvikas with Moise Kean, while Lucas Da Cunha and Baturina also made way for Maximo Perrone and Marc-Oliver Kempf. Banzuzi was booked in the 64th minute, and Perrone added a yellow card after scoring Como’s fourth in the 90th minute, again assisted by Paz.

Statistics show a competitive contest

The scoreline suggested a decisive home performance, although the wider numbers were more balanced. Leipzig had 51% possession to Como’s 49% and completed 497 passes compared with 515 for the hosts. Both teams attempted 14 shots, but Como recorded six on target against Leipzig’s four. Como also had the advantage in shots inside the box, 10-8, while Leipzig led the corner count 5-1. Neither side received a red card.

Baturina leads Como’s standout performers

Baturina was the highest-rated player, earning 9.0 after contributing one goal and one assist in 66 minutes. Paz was also influential, finishing with two assists and five tackles, while Diao, Douvikas and Perrone all scored. The supplied standings listed Como 22nd and RB Leipzig 23rd, with both on zero points from zero games before this result; the completed fixture gives Como the opening win and Leipzig the defeat, while no updated table was provided.