Como produced a clinical away performance to beat Torino 3-1 in Serie A on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, turning a competitive midweek fixture into a statement result at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino. The visitors were sharper in the final third, more composed in midfield and ruthless on the counter-attack, while Torino were left to rue a bright start that yielded only one goal.

Match overview

Torino began with the energy expected of a home side and pushed Como back early, using the width of the pitch to stretch the visitors’ back line. The opening exchanges suggested a long, difficult night for Como, but the away side gradually settled and began to find space between Torino’s midfield and defence. Once Como took the lead, the match tilted decisively in their favour.

Nico Paz opened the scoring in the 18th minute with a composed finish after a quick exchange on the edge of the box. Torino responded well and equalised through Duván Zapata shortly before half-time, heading home from a deep cross to send the home crowd into the interval with renewed hope. But Como regained control after the break and scored twice in the second half to secure all three points.

Key moments

• 18th minute: Nico Paz gives Como the lead with a low finish after a slick passing move.
• 41st minute: Duván Zapata equalises for Torino with a powerful header from a right-wing cross.
• 63rd minute: Patrick Cutrone restores Como’s advantage, converting from close range after a goalmouth scramble.
• 88th minute: Como seal the win on the break, finishing calmly after Torino committed bodies forward.

Tactical story

Como’s midfield trio controlled the rhythm of the game after the first 20 minutes, pressing Torino’s ball-players and forcing turnovers in dangerous areas. Cesc Fàbregas’s side were happy to cede possession in harmless zones and then strike through quick vertical passes. Torino, by contrast, struggled to sustain pressure; their best moments came from crosses, but they were increasingly exposed when they lost the ball in central areas.

The decisive tactical shift came early in the second half, when Como pushed their wing-backs higher and pinned Torino’s wide defenders back. That adjustment created space for Cutrone and Paz to combine in the half-spaces, and Torino never found a convincing answer. The home side’s late push left gaps at the back, which Como exploited for the third goal.

Standout players

Nico Paz was the game’s most influential attacker, linking midfield and attack with sharp touches and intelligent movement. Patrick Cutrone’s second-half goal underlined his value in the box, while Como’s goalkeeper made two important saves at 1-1 to keep the visitors level before they pulled away. For Torino, Duván Zapata was the main threat and took his goal well, but he received limited service after the interval.

Season impact

The result gives Como a valuable away win and strengthens their position in the Serie A standings, while Torino are left with familiar questions about consistency at home. For Como, the performance will be remembered as evidence of their growing maturity in Italy’s top flight; for Torino, it is a reminder that good opening spells must be converted into points. The full-time scoreline of Torino 1-3 Como will also resonate in the head-to-head record between the two clubs this season.