Como continued their impressive start to the new season with a 2-1 victory over Parma at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, making it four wins from five matches across all competitions.
Fresh from a memorable UEFA Champions League debut victory, Cesc Fàbregas’ side carried their confidence into Serie A, with Jacobo Ramón and Kaiki Bruno finding the net before David Romero grabbed a late consolation for Parma.
Como Strike First Through Jacobo Ramón
Como took control immediately, dominating possession and putting Parma under pressure. Nico Paz nearly opened the scoring when his effort from a well-worked corner was deflected wide, while Yan Couto forced goalkeeper Edoardo Corvi into an important save.
The breakthrough eventually arrived in the 23rd minute.
From the resulting corner, Paz delivered an inviting cross into the penalty area, where Jacobo Ramón reacted sharply to fire Como ahead. It continued Lariani’s excellent habit of scoring early, having entered the round with a league-high five first-half goals.
Parma struggled to create clear opportunities but almost equalized shortly before half-time when Simone Lontani headed Sascha Britschgi’s delivery narrowly over the crossbar.
Robert Sánchez Keeps Parma Out
Parma improved after the restart and produced their best opportunity shortly after the hour mark.
Emanuele Valeri delivered into the penalty area for substitute David Romero, whose first-time attempt from close range appeared destined for the net. However, Robert Sánchez produced a superb reaction save, turning the effort onto the post.
That moment proved crucial.
Como soon threatened at the opposite end as Maxence Caqueret released Kaiki Bruno, who lifted the ball over the advancing Corvi but watched his effort drift narrowly wide.
Kaiki Bruno Seals the Points
Parma continued pushing for an equalizer, but their ambition ultimately left them vulnerable.
Como doubled their advantage in the 83rd minute when Samuele Ricci’s delivery caused problems inside the penalty area. Corvi failed to hold the ball, allowing Kaiki Bruno to react quickest and slot home from eight yards.
Parma refused to surrender, and Romero finally beat Sánchez in stoppage time after converting Pontus Almqvist’s cross.
But the goal arrived too late to inspire a comeback.
Full-time: Como 2-1 Parma.
Como’s Excellent Start Continues
The victory extends Como’s unbeaten start to the campaign to five matches in all competitions (W4, D1) and underlines the growing confidence within Fàbregas’ squad.
They have also extended their unbeaten head-to-head sequence against Parma to six matches (W3, D3).
For Parma, the situation is far less encouraging. Carlos Cuesta’s side remain without a league victory and will look to finally break that run when they host Genoa before the international break.
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Final Verdict
Como’s remarkable early-season momentum shows no signs of disappearing. After making a statement on their Champions League debut, the Lariani returned to domestic action and delivered another composed performance.
Parma made them work for the points, particularly after half-time, but Como’s clinical finishing proved decisive. With four victories from five competitive matches, Fàbregas’ Como are quickly establishing themselves as one of the teams to watch this season.
