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Como Beats Juventus 2-0 as Nico Paz Shines

The result is Juventus' first defeat of the season, raising fresh scrutiny of set-piece defending before the Real Madrid trip.

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Overview

  • Marc Oliver Kempf headed Como in front after four minutes from a Nico Paz delivery, capitalizing on slack marking at a corner.
  • Nico Paz sealed the win on 79 minutes with a left‑foot strike after a driving counterattack, finishing a performance of goal and assist.
  • Cesc Fabregas served a touchline ban with assistant Dani Guindos coaching; Fabregas later lauded Paz as a potential top player.
  • Igor Tudor started Juventus in a back four and defended the choice post-match, lamenting the early set-piece concession and a lack of end product.
  • The victory lifts Como level with Juventus on 12 points, ending Juve’s five-game run of draws and arriving three days before a Champions League visit to Real Madrid.