On video: Como rip Leipzig's net apart, and Roma stumble against Fenerbahce
Como secured a 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig in their Champions League debut, while other matches saw draws for Roma and PSV Eindhoven. Lens defeated Slavia Prague 3-2 in a high-scoring encounter.
Why it matters
These results impact the standings in the early stages of the Champions League, reflecting the competitive landscape of European club football.
On video: Como tear apart Leipzig's net, and Roma stumble against Fenerbahce Como vs RB Leipzig Como RB Leipzig Champions League Fenerbahce vs Roma Fenerbahce Roma PSV Eindhoven vs Shakhtar Donetsk PSV Eindhoven Shakhtar Donetsk Slavia Prague vs Lens Slavia Prague Lens Italy Germany Türkiye Netherlands Ukraine Czechia France Como opened their Champions League campaign in style on Thursday evening, thrashing German visitors Leipzig 4-1 in the first round of the league phase.
Cesc Fabregas' side wasted no time. Martin Baturina put them ahead inside 15 minutes.
Anastasios Douvikas doubled the lead in the 38th minute.
The hosts kept coming, and Alseny Diao made it three on 54 minutes.
Andrija Maksimovic pulled one back for Leipzig four minutes later.
Massimo Perrone rounded off the rout in the 90th minute, capping a memorable night for a Como side making their Champions League debut.
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