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Como Climb Into Serie A Top Four After Narrow Victory Over Venezia

  • Authored By: Sports Now
  • Updated Nov 1, 2026, 22:10 IST

Como secured their fifth consecutive win across all competitions with a 1-0 victory against Venezia, courtesy of a Lucas Da Cunha penalty, moving the club back into the Serie A top four.

Como Climb Into Serie A Top Four After Narrow Victory Over Venezia

Como reclaimed their spot in the Serie A top four on Sunday, grinding out a narrow 1-0 victory against bottom-placed Venezia. The result marks a significant run of form for the side, extending their winning streak to five matches across all competitions.

Despite controlling the majority of the play, the hosts found it difficult to break down the Venezia defense in open play. The decisive moment arrived just before the interval when captain Lucas Da Cunha stepped up to convert a penalty in the 43rd minute. The strike marked the Frenchman's first goal of the current campaign.

Building Momentum Under Fabregas

Reflecting on the hard-fought nature of the win, Da Cunha noted the shift in the team's ability to secure results in challenging fixtures. Speaking to DAZN, the captain remarked that the match was a testament to the progress the squad has made, noting that these are the types of games they struggled to close out during the previous season.

The victory provides a timely boost for Cesc Fabregas’ side, who had briefly slipped to fifth place following AC Milan’s win over Inter on Saturday. Como now sit just one point behind Roma and are two points adrift of both Inter and the league leaders, Lazio. Fabregas praised the mentality of his players, describing the win as a vital step in the team's ongoing maturation process and commending their irreproachable state of mind.

European Ambitions and Future Challenges

The club now turns its attention back to continental competition, with a Champions League fixture against Lens scheduled for Wednesday. Como have emerged as a surprise package in Europe this season, currently holding the best record among Italian clubs in the tournament. They sit ninth in the 36-team standings, having accumulated six points from their opening three matches, including a notable 4-1 victory over Manchester United.

The current success marks a rapid ascent for the club, which was competing in Italy’s third division as recently as 2021. As they balance domestic league duties with their European campaign, the team will look to maintain their current momentum when they return to the pitch midweek.