'The first two goals were gifts' - Martin Demichelis slams RB Leipzig defensive collapse in heavy Champions League defeat to Como
RB Leipzig suffered a 4-1 defeat against Como in their Champions League debut, with manager Martin Demichelis criticizing his team's defensive errors. Como's victory marks a historic milestone for the Italian club in European competition.
Why it matters
The match highlights the competitive volatility of the Champions League and the challenges of integrating new squads in high-stakes European football.
RB Leipzig head coach Martin Demichelis pulled no punches after watching his side suffer a humiliating 4-1 defeat away to European debutants Como on Thursday night. The Argentine tactician lamented costly individual mistakes and a severe lack of on-pitch cohesion as the Bundesliga outfit endured a nightmare opening fixture in the Champions League.
Como marked their historic European debut after a 119-year wait by sweeping aside Leipzig 4-1 at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia . Strikes from Martin Baturina, Tasos Douvikas, Assane Diao, and Maximo Perrone powered Cesc Fabregas's side to victory, with Andrija Maksimovic netting the lone consolation for the visitors. The resounding victory makes Como only the second Italian club to score four or more goals on their European Cup/Champions League debut, matching Sampdoria's feat against Rosenborg in 1991 .
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