Como's Champions League Hopes Dented After 2-1 Loss to Fiorentina

The Italian club's bid for a Champions League spot took a hit with the defeat.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Como football club's hopes of securing a spot in the Champions League next season took a hit on Saturday after they lost 2-1 to Fiorentina in Serie A action. The defeat was a setback in Como's bid to earn a coveted Champions League berth.

Why it matters

Como has been one of the surprise teams in Italy's top flight this season, challenging for a spot in Europe's premier club competition. This loss to a fellow top-four contender Fiorentina makes their path to the Champions League more difficult.

The details

Fiorentina scored twice in the second half to overcome an early Como lead and hand the upstart club their second loss of the Serie A campaign. The result leaves Como still in the top four, but their lead over fifth place has been cut.

  • The match was played on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

The players

Como

An Italian football club based in Como, Lombardy that currently plays in Serie A, the top division of Italian football.

Fiorentina

An Italian professional football club based in Florence, Tuscany that also plays in Serie A.

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The takeaway

This defeat is a setback for Como's hopes of earning a Champions League berth, but they remain in the top four and in position to qualify for Europe's top club competition next season if they can rebound from this result.