Como's Champions League hopes take hit with 2-1 loss to Fiorentina

The Italian club's chances of securing a Champions League spot took a blow with the defeat.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Como's hopes of securing a spot in next season's UEFA Champions League took a hit on Saturday after the Italian club lost 2-1 to Fiorentina in Serie A action. The defeat was a setback in Como's quest to finish in the top positions of the Italian top flight and earn a coveted Champions League berth.

Why it matters

Qualifying for the Champions League is a major goal for many Italian clubs, as the prestige and financial rewards of competing in Europe's top club competition are significant. Como was in a strong position to earn a Champions League spot, making this loss to Fiorentina a potentially crucial blow to their ambitions.

The details

Fiorentina scored twice in the second half to overcome an early Como lead and hand the home side their first defeat in several matches. The loss drops Como down the Serie A table and puts their Champions League aspirations in jeopardy with several weeks remaining in the season.

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

The players

Como

An Italian professional football club based in Como, Lombardy.

Fiorentina

An Italian professional football club based in Florence, Tuscany.

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The takeaway

This defeat is a significant setback for Como's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League next season, as they will now need to regroup and try to regain their form in the remaining matches to have a chance at securing a top spot in Serie A.