Como confident before RB Leipzig thanks to four players with Real Madrid, Chelsea and Dinamo Zagreb pedigree

Como are about to face their biggest European test since returning to Serie A. The Italian club will meet RB Leipzig in the Champions League group phase, and their hopes rest on a group of players who already know what it takes to compete at the highest level. Nico Paz, Trevoh Chalobah, Martin Baturina and Jacobo Ramon all bring valuable European experience. Nico Paz has been Como's creative leader. In his first Serie A season, he scored six goals and provided nine assists. The following season, he improved to 12 goals and seven assists. Before joining Como in August 2026, Paz played for Real Madrid in the Champions League three times. He can receive the ball between the lines and make the final pass, making him a major threat against RB Leipzig. Trevoh Chalobah adds defensive solidity. The 27-year-old made 151 appearances for Chelsea and played 17 Champions League matches. He can operate as a centre-back or right-back, giving Como tactical flexibility. His experience in big European matches will be essential against a high-pressing team like RB Leipzig. Martin Baturina is a modern attacking midfielder from Croatia. He played for Dinamo Zagreb and scored six goals with three assists in Serie A last season. In the first three matches of the 2026/27 season, he has already scored two goals and added one assist. Baturina is comfortable in tight spaces and can play on either wing. He also scored at the 2026 World Cup against England, proving he can perform on the biggest stage. Jacobo Ramon is another Real Madrid graduate. The 21-year-old centre-back is almost two metres tall, strong in the air, and technically capable of building from the back. He started 32 Serie A matches last season and has tasted Champions League football during his time at Real Madrid. RB Leipzig are known for their intense pressing. Como will need to stay calm and play through pressure to find space behind the German defence. Nico Paz and Martin Baturina are the players most likely to unlock that space. This match will show whether Como have truly learned the lessons of European football and whether they can turn their ambition into reality on the Champions League stage.