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Nico Paz Lifts Como Past Juventus in 2-0 Win

The 21-year-old’s display sharpened focus on Real Madrid’s buy-back option running through 2027.

Overview

  • Paz scored and provided an assist, setting up Marc-Oliver Kempf in the fourth minute before curling in Como’s second late on.
  • The defeat was Juventus’s first of the season and extended their run without a victory to more than a month.
  • Como climbed to fifth with 12 points from seven matches, level with Juventus and three behind the leaders.
  • Real Madrid retain the right to re-acquire Paz by June 2027, with his form drawing added attention ahead of Madrid’s Champions League meeting with Juventus on Wednesday.
  • Arsène Wenger and Thierry Henry watched from the stands, while suspended Como coach Cesc Fàbregas viewed the match from the seats.