Assane Diao scores first Champions League goal for Como

Assane Diao has made his mark in the Champions League, scoring his first goal in European competition for Como. The Senegalese forward struck the third goal in Como’s 3-0 advantage over RB Leipzig during the 2026/27 league-phase opening round at the Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on September 10, 2026.

The goal came from a controlled right-footed effort directed into the far corner. It gave Como a three-goal lead against Leipzig and provided Diao with a significant individual milestone in his first Champions League campaign.

Diao arrived at the match in strong scoring form. He had scored twice against Genoa during the previous weekend, and his contribution against Leipzig extended that sequence from domestic football into Europe. The forward therefore followed a two-goal performance with another decisive finish in Como’s continental opener.

For Como, Diao’s strike added to a commanding position in the match and marked the club’s progress on its first night of the new Champions League league phase. For the player, it was a first European goal delivered with a finish that combined accuracy and composure. His recent scoring run now includes the Genoa double and the effort that put Como 3-0 ahead of Leipzig.