Como secured a 2-1 victory away at Cagliari in Serie A on March 7, 2026, moving level on points with fourth-placed Roma in the race for Champions League qualification. Captain Lucas Da Cunha scored the winning goal with a long-range strike in the 76th minute. The result marks Como's seventh win in eight away matches across all competitions.
The match at Cagliari began with Como asserting early pressure. Shortly before the 15th minute mark, Lucas Da Cunha delivered a defence-piercing pass in the penalty area, enabling Martin Baturina to score with a first-time effort into the bottom-left corner past goalkeeper Elia Caprile. One source describes Baturina turning in Da Cunha's mishit shot for the opener.
Cagliari responded aggressively to avoid slipping further in their relegation battle. Five minutes after Como's goal, Michel Adopo's rebounded effort appeared headed for the net, but Como goalkeeper Jean Butez made a sensational save to preserve the lead.
The first half ended with Como ahead, though Cagliari had been less active in attack. Ten minutes into the second half, Cagliari equalized through Sebastiano Esposito, who headed home Adam Obert's delivery beyond Butez. Esposito, on loan from Inter Milan, has now recorded 10 goal contributions—five goals and five assists—in the red and blue.
After a quiet period, Como regained the lead in the 76th minute. Da Cunha, leading by example, unleashed a long-range rocket into the top corner, leaving Caprile with no chance. This goal secured Como's third straight league win under coach Cesc Fabregas.
The victory positions Como level on points with AS Roma, though head-to-head results keep them outside the top four. They trail UEFA Champions League spots by three points with 11 games remaining. Como, seeking their second-ever European campaign and first in over four decades, drew 0-0 with Inter Milan in the Italian Cup semi-final first leg midweek. Fabregas praised his team's mentality, saying, "I liked the way the lads reacted today... this is the win I am most satisfied with this season. It is genuinely a major step forward for the team."
Cagliari remain six points above the relegation zone. Flashscore named Da Cunha Man of the Match.
