'I dreamed of this moment!' - Assane Diao speaks out after magical Champions League debut for Como
Forward Assane Diao scored during his Champions League debut, helping Como secure a 4-1 victory over Leipzig. The win marks a historic start for the Italian club in the elite European competition.
Why it matters
Como's performance represents a significant underdog success story in European club football.
Diao celebrated a dream Champions League debut by scoring in Como's emphatic 4-1 victory over Leipzig . The Italian side made the perfect start to their first-ever campaign in Europe's elite club competition.
Martin Baturina , Tasos Douvikas , and Maxi Perrone also found the back of the net in a ruthless attacking display. Como played with their usual style and were not remotely fazed by the historic occasion.
The only frustration for the hosts was conceding an Andrija Maksimovic strike. That goal came following a rare mistake when playing out from the defence, but it did little to dampen the celebrations.
For Diao, stepping onto the pitch and finding the target was the culmination of a lifelong ambition. The young forward admitted that he had been eagerly anticipating the moment since their previous domestic victory against Genoa .
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