TURIN, Italy — Como pulled off a stunning upset on Saturday, February 21, 2026, defeating Juventus 1-0 in Serie A action at Allianz Stadium, handing the Bianconeri a rare home loss and boosting the visitors’ survival hopes.
Mërgim Vojvoda scored the lone goal in the 11th minute, firing a left-footed shot from the right side of the box into the bottom right corner after a pass from Anastasios Douvikas. The strike came from Como’s first meaningful attack, capitalizing on a giveaway in midfield that exposed Juventus’ defense early.
The match, part of Matchday 26, saw Juventus dominate possession (51%) but struggle to convert chances. They managed three shots on target compared to Como’s six, with expected goals at 0.28 for the hosts and 0.21 for the visitors. The first half ended 0-1, and despite second-half pressure, Juventus failed to equalize as Como defended resolutely.
Juventus entered the game in fifth place with 46 points from 25 matches (13 wins, 7 draws, 5 losses), chasing a Champions League spot. Como, in sixth with 42 points (11 wins, 9 draws, 5 losses), continued their impressive return to Serie A after promotion.
The result marked Como’s first league win over Juventus since 1952 in the reverse fixture earlier this season (2-0 on October 19, 2025). Juventus had won the most recent prior meeting 3-0 on August 19, 2024, and 2-1 on February 7, 2025.
Coach Luciano Spalletti’s Juventus lineup featured Lois Openda leading the attack, supported by Kenan Yıldız and Weston McKennie. The Bianconeri missed several key players due to injuries and fatigue from a congested schedule, including recent Champions League commitments. Spalletti had noted pre-match that Como and Juventus were “on the same level,” stressing the need for solidity over creativity.
Como, under Cesc Fàbregas’ guidance, deployed a compact 4-2-3-1 with Vojvoda’s goal proving decisive. The visitors’ resilience frustrated Juventus, who created few clear chances despite late pressure.
The defeat leaves Juventus vulnerable in the top-four race, with rivals like Napoli, Inter and Milan in strong positions. For Como, the win provides crucial breathing room in the relegation battle, rewarding their tactical discipline and counterattacking threat.
The match drew praise for Como’s execution and criticism of Juventus’ lack of cutting edge. Post-match, Spalletti is expected to address defensive lapses and finishing issues ahead of upcoming fixtures.
Juventus next face Real Madrid in Champions League action, while Como prepare for their next league test. The result underscores the unpredictability of Serie A in 2025-26, where promoted sides like Como continue to challenge established powers.
Full-time statistics showed balanced possession but Como’s clinical edge. Juventus will look to rebound quickly to maintain their European ambitions.
