Leipzig Stumbles in Champions League Opener Against Como

RB Leipzig endured a disastrous start to their 2026/27 Champions League campaign on September 10, falling 4-1 to Italian side Como 1907. The match, held at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, marked a historic European debut for the hosts, who dominated the encounter from the opening whistle.

Como wasted little time asserting their authority, with Martin Baturina finding the net in the 15th minute to break the deadlock. Despite Leipzig’s attempts to stabilize, the visitors struggled to contain the hosts' momentum. Anastasios Douvikas extended the lead to 2-0 shortly before the halftime interval, leaving the German side with a significant mountain to climb.

Any hopes of a second-half comeback were quickly dampened when Assane Diao added a third goal for Como in the 54th minute. While Andrija Maksimović managed to pull one back for Leipzig just four minutes later with a clinical left-footed strike—his first goal for the club—the momentum remained firmly with the Italian side.

Leipzig’s efforts to narrow the deficit further proved futile as the match progressed. Despite tactical adjustments from manager Martín Demichelis, the team could not break down the resolute Como defense. The hosts ultimately sealed their emphatic victory in the 91st minute when Máximo Perrone scored to finalize the 4-1 scoreline.

This result serves as a difficult reality check for RB Leipzig, who entered the competition looking to bounce back from recent domestic struggles. For Como, the victory represents a dream start to their first-ever appearance in a UEFA tournament, signaling their arrival as a competitive force on the continental stage.