Overview
- Como 1907 won its first ever Champions League match by beating RB Leipzig 4–1, with goals from Martin Baturina, Tasos Douvikas, Assane Diao and Máximo Perrone and a consolation strike from Andrija Maksimović.
- The loss has intensified public criticism of Leipzig’s intensity and decision‑making and increased pressure on coach Martín Demichelis following recent league struggles, according to postmatch comments from captain Willi Orban.
- FC Bayern opened the group stage with a 5–0 home win over FK Bodø/Glimt on Thursday, and Jamal Musiala — who recently had his medication adjusted for a diagnosed neurological dysfunction — started and scored, appearing medically more stable.
- Lower‑tier clubs continued season‑opening storylines as SV Westfalia Rhynern said it will rotate personnel but field a strong side in the Westfalenpokal and MT Melsungen recorded its first Champions League handball victory, 33–31 over Vardar Skopje.
- Como’s victory caps a rapid rise since 2019 and was celebrated in the club’s compact 11,000‑seat stadium where president Mirwan Suwarso gave seats to long‑time elderly fans, and the result could shift Group dynamics and force Leipzig to address tactical faults before their next matches.