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

The Serie A club's bid for a Champions League spot was dented by the defeat.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Como's hopes of securing a Champions League spot took a hit on Saturday as they fell 2-1 to Fiorentina in Serie A action. The loss was a setback in Como's bid to earn a coveted spot in Europe's top club competition next season.

Why it matters

Como has been in contention for a top-four finish in Serie A, which would earn them a place in the UEFA Champions League. This defeat makes their path to that goal more difficult, as they now trail the teams above them in the table.

The details

Fiorentina scored twice in the second half to rally from a 1-0 deficit and hand Como the loss. The defeat was a blow to Como's European ambitions, as they had been in strong position to claim one of Italy's Champions League berths prior to this result.

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

The players

Como

An Italian professional football club based in Como, Lombardy, that 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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What’s next

Como will need to rebound quickly from this defeat if they want to keep their Champions League hopes alive. Their next match is against league leaders Juventus on February 21.

The takeaway

This loss is a setback in Como's bid to return to the Champions League for the first time since 2018. They will need to find a way to bounce back and regain their footing in the top-four race in Serie A.