Alessandro Del Piero praised Como’s dominant 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, according to coverage from Football Italia, detikSport, and Ligaolahraga.com. The match, played on Friday, September 11, 2026, marked the club’s debut in the UEFA Champions League following a fourth-place finish in Serie A last season.
Del Piero Highlights Como’s Tactical Discipline Under Cesc Fabregas
According to Football Italia and Ligaolahraga.com, former Juventus and Italy national team legend Alessandro Del Piero expressed admiration for how Como controlled the match against RB Leipzig. Martin Baturina, Anastasios Douvikas, Assane Diao, and Maximo Perrone scored the four goals for the hosts, while Andrija Maksimovic netted the lone response for Leipzig. Del Piero noted that the squad under manager Cesc Fabregas displayed exceptional organization and energy.
“They are very well organized and always show that order. They had extraordinary energy for 60 minutes; I don’t want to say they dominated the match, but basically yes, they controlled the game and showed a strong personality,” Del Piero stated, as quoted by Football Italia and CBS Sports via Ligaolahraga.com.
Did You Know? Como stands as the sole Italian representative to secure a victory during the opening matchday of the 2026 UEFA Champions League, as reported across all source outlets. Inter Milan and Napoli dropped their opening fixtures to Real Madrid (0-2) and Arsenal (0-1), respectively, while AS Roma managed a 1-1 draw against Fenerbahce.
Navigating the European Schedule and Maintaining Momentum
Del Piero pointed out that the grueling Sunday-to-Wednesday fixture schedule presents a significant test for the team over the course of the season.
“The question that now arises everywhere, including in Italy, is how they will get through it the whole year with the Sunday-Wednesday-Sunday-Wednesday match schedule,” Del Piero said, according to Football Italia and detikSport. At the same time, he emphasized the strong chemistry between Fabregas, the players, the club ownership, and the staff, noting that the club currently displays no evident weaknesses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the score of Como’s debut in the UEFA Champions League?
Como defeated RB Leipzig 4-1 at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on Friday, September 11, 2026, according to Football Italia and detikSport.
Who scored the goals for Como against RB Leipzig?
Martin Baturina, Anastasios Douvikas, Assane Diao, and Maximo Perrone scored for Como, while Andrija Maksimovic scored for Leipzig, as reported by the source outlets.
How did other Italian teams perform on the opening matchday of the 2026 Champions League?
According to the verified reports, Como was the only Italian club to win. Inter Milan lost 0-2 to Real Madrid, Napoli lost 0-1 to Arsenal, and AS Roma drew 1-1 with Fenerbahce.
What did Alessandro Del Piero say about Cesc Fabregas’s team?
According to Football Italia and detikSport, Del Piero praised the team’s organization, energy, and strong chemistry between players, staff, and ownership.
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