Como 1907 make their historic UEFA Champions League debut at the intimate Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, hosting RB Leipzig in the opening round of the new league-phase format. Cesc Fàbregas’ ambitious side earned their place by finishing fourth in Serie A last season — a remarkable rise for a club that was in Serie D not long ago.

Form & Context

• Como: Strong start to the 2026/27 Serie A campaign (unbeaten, recent results include a 2-1 win at Napoli and a 4-1 thrashing of Genoa). They arrive full of confidence and with home advantage on a special night.
• RB Leipzig: Mixed form. They have Champions League experience (previous semi-finalists) but arrive after a Bundesliga setback and with several absences. The Germans will look to start their European campaign positively under their current coach.

This is the first-ever competitive meeting between the sides. Como’s organised, high-intensity style under Fàbregas could make them difficult opponents on a charged home night, while Leipzig bring greater European know-how and individual quality.

Team News

Como
Jayden Addai is out (Achilles). Moise Kean is available after a recent cameo.
Likely XI (4-2-3-1): Butez; Couto, Chalobah, Ramón, Valle; Perrone, Da Cunha; Diao, Paz, Baturina; Douvikas.

RB Leipzig
Several absentees: Christoph Baumgartner (thigh), Rômulo (knee), Assan Ouédraogo (shoulder), Lukas Klostermann, Viggo Gebel (ACL) and others. Christopher Nkunku and Antonio Nusa are expected to feature.
Likely XI (4-3-3): Vandevoordt; Baku, Orbán, Lukeba, Raum; El Aynaoui, Seiwald, Banzuzi; Bakayoko, Nkunku, Nusa.

Key Battles & Outlook

Como’s midfield creativity (Paz, Baturina) and attacking threat from Douvikas will test Leipzig’s depleted defence. Leipzig’s pace on the flanks (Nusa) and Nkunku’s quality remain dangerous on the counter. The compact Sinigaglia atmosphere and Como’s current momentum give the hosts a genuine chance of a dream start.

Prediction

Como 2-1 RB Leipzig

The debutants have the form, home advantage and tactical cohesion to edge a competitive encounter. Expect an open, entertaining game with both teams scoring.