Croatia international Martin Baturina just etched his name into the history books, permanently, in glittering gold letters, scoring Como’s first-ever goal in the Champions League. This wasn’t just *a* goal, folks, this was *the* goal, shaking up their debut match and putting them up 1-0 against RB Leipzig on Thursday night. What a moment for a club making its big European entrance!
Como Kicks Off UCL Like Absolute Legends
It took Baturina just 14 minutes to make that history, setting the Stadio Sinigaglia absolutely off its hinges. Think about that for a second! Fourteen minutes into their first-ever match in Europe’s biggest club competition, and Como is already on the scoreboard. Baturina was right in the thick of it from the start, showing why he is a Croatia international. He wriggled through traffic deep in Leipzig’s half, making defenders look lost before sending a perfect ball to Tasos Douvikas. Douvikas didn’t waste the opportunity either, racing down the right flank and sending a killer cut-back into the box. There was a helpful deflection, sure, but Baturina was already in position, anticipating the play. He received that ball and then, oh man, he went to work. He sent several Leipzig defenders packing, literally to the shops, with a brilliant check in the middle of the area. They didn’t know what hit them before he hammered it past Maarten Vandevoorft for the 1-0 lead. What a dream start!
This Isn’t Just a Goal, It’s a Statement
This whole Champions League thing is new for Como, really new. This is their first-ever season in the competition, which makes Baturina’s goal even more epic. Coach Cesc Fabregas has clearly got his squad playing some incredible football to even get here, earning their shot at Europe’s premier club competition after a killer fourth-place finish in Serie A back in the 2025-26 season. And their first test? A home game against serious Bundesliga opposition, a tough team like RB Leipzig, right there at the Stadio Sinigaglia. To not just compete, but to score first, against that kind of quality? It’s a massive statement. This isn’t just about a point or a win; it’s about making your mark, about showing the world you belong on the biggest stage. And Baturina, with that goal, he just screamed it to the heavens.
So, what’s next for Como after this incredible start? They’ve got the taste of Champions League glory now, that feeling of making history. With Baturina showing he can deliver on the biggest stage, and Fabregas leading the charge, you have to wonder what else this team can achieve in their debut season. The league phase is just beginning, and they’ve already given us a moment we won’t forget. Keep an eye on Como; this could be a wild ride!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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