Como starting XI (3-4-2-1): Butez, Van Der Brempt (subbed for Smolcic), Ramon, Kempf, Vojvoda, Da Cunha, Perrone (subbed for Caqueret), Valle, Paz (subbed for Roberto), Rodriguez (subbed for Kuhn), Douvikas (subbed for Morata)

Bench: Menke, Vigorito, Goldaniga, Jack, Moreno, Baturina, Gabrielloni, Cutrone, Azon

Goals: Douvikas 47’, Paz 73’

Lazio starting XI (4-3-3): Provedel, Lazzari (subbed for Marusic), Gila, Provstgaard, Tavares (subbed for Pellegrini), Guendouzi, Cataldi (subbed for Rovella), Dele-Bashiru (subbed for Dia), Cancellieri (subbed for Pedro), Castellanos, Zaccagni

Bench: Mandas, Furlanetto, Hysaj, Belahyane, Basic, Noslin

From the very first whistle, the newly promoted side showed no signs of nerves, with Paz orchestrating the action and ultimately cementing his man-of-the-match credentials.

The breakthrough came at the start of the second half, when Paz turned creator with a wonderful turn and through ball to Anastasios Douvikas, whose finished took a nick off the keeper’s foot on the way in.

Lazio struggled to cope with the incisive movement and creativity of the home team’s midfield, and just when it seemed they might regroup, Paz struck again, but this time with individual brilliance. His stunning free‑kick secured the second goal and effectively ended the contest.

The visitors, though pushing forward intermittently, lacked the cohesion and spark to mount a comeback, while Como defended resolutely in the closing stages to preserve their clean sheet.

The result sends a loud warning to all in Serie A, Como are no longer just survivors; they are a force to be reckoned with.

For Lazio, the loss raises questions over their preparation and adaptability on the road, as they look to regroup ahead of Matchday 2.