Nico Paz scores a stunner as Cesc Fàbregas' Como take Serie A lead

Como made a powerful statement in Serie A on Friday night after coming from behind to rout Genoa 1-4 at the Luigi Ferraris Stadium. Cesc Fàbregas' team secured their second league win of the campaign and now sit provisionally top of the table with seven points from a possible nine. The comeback came after falling behind to an Osmajic goal and was inspired by a dazzling Nico Paz strike plus an Assane Diao brace.

Fàbregas' men showed real character to recover from the early setback. After Osmajic put the hosts in front, Como never lost their composure or their tactical structure. They identified the gaps in Genoa's defensive line and punished each breakdown with remarkable efficiency. A dominant first half was enough to seal a result that underlines the excellent form of the Spanish coach's project.

• Como came from behind to beat Genoa 1-4 and move provisionally top of Serie A.
• Nico Paz scored a stunner after holding off pressure and curling the ball into the top corner.
• Assane Diao grabbed a brace and was central to the visitors' comeback.
• Cesc Fàbregas rested Luis Milla ahead of the team's European debut against Leipzig.

How Como reacted after Osmajic's opening goal

Genoa struck first through Osmajic and forced Como to chase the game in a difficult away fixture. But the response from the visitors arrived almost immediately. Martin Baturina levelled the score with a clean strike from outside the box that restored belief in Fàbregas' side. Moments later, Assane Diao extended the lead after a cross from Álex Valle was badly headed back by Leo Ostigard.

The move exposed the defensive weaknesses of the home team, who struggled to cope with the pace and movement of Como's attackers. Yan Couto spotted the space behind Johan Vásquez and fed Nico Paz, who produced one of the finest goals of the early Italian season.

Nico Paz's stunning goal that sealed the comeback

Nico Paz once again showed why he is one of the breakout stars in Serie A. For the third goal, the former Real Madrid academy player received with his back to goal, held off his marker, shifted the ball onto his left foot and then curled it into the top corner with his right. A goal of immense technical quality that fired up the Como bench and stunned the home crowd.

The Argentine's display under Fàbregas continues to blossom. Given the freedom to drift between the lines and link with the forwards, Nico Paz was the creative engine behind a first half that effectively put the game to bed.

Assane Diao's double and the final blow

Assane Diao capped a memorable evening with a second goal after the break that made it 1-4. The Spanish-Senegalese winger combined speed and finishing instinct to repeatedly punish the Genoa back line. His brace makes him one of the stand-out names from the opening weeks of the season.

The second half followed the same script as the first. Como managed the game with maturity, while Genoa looked shaken by the quick turnaround and never found a way back into the contest. The visitors' clinical edge proved too much for a side struggling to contain them.

Fàbregas rests key players ahead of Champions League bow

The Catalan coach made just one change from the line-up that won 1-2 away at Napoli. Máximo Perrone came into midfield in place of Luis Milla, who was given a rest ahead of next Thursday's meeting with Leipzig. Como's Champions League debut is clearly shaping Fàbregas' approach to squad rotation and minutes management.

Despite the Spaniard's absence, the team kept its identity and rhythm. Nico Paz took on the creative burden and the decision to start Perrone brought balance and composure to the middle of the park. The depth of the squad allows Como to compete on two fronts with real confidence.

What Como's Serie A lead means for their season

Going top of the table puts Como in an unfamiliar position for a club with their recent history. With seven points from three matches, the Lombardy outfit are proving they are not just aiming for survival. Their commitment to a brave, possession-based style under Fàbregas is paying off, and the ambitious ownership has every reason to feel optimistic.

Fàbregas' team showed their personality. They took the first blow when Osmajic scored, but kept their shape and found the gaps in their opponent.

Inter-Napoli clash set to reshape the top of Serie A

Como's lead could be under threat before the weekend is over. Inter and Napoli meet in the standout fixture between the current champions and the runners-up, a match that could change who sits at the summit. Either way, the early Serie A table remains wide open with several candidates for the title.