Overview
- Paz opened the scoring on 20 minutes with a long-range effort that deflected off Tiago Gabriel and deceived goalkeeper Wladimiro Falcone.
- Lecce players protested a possible infringement in the buildup, there was no VAR review, and the goal was allowed to stand.
- He later assisted Anastasios Douvikas for the third goal after Jacobo Ramón had made it 2-0 in the second half.
- The display lifted Paz’s season totals to six goals and six assists, and he was named the match’s MVP.
- Como moved to 27 points in provisional sixth place and into European contention as Spanish media report Real Madrid could consider a €9 million buy-back in summer 2026.