Como boosted their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League with an important away victory over Genoa on Sunday, keeping the pressure on Juventus in the race for a top four finish in Serie A.
Goals in each half from Tasos Douvikas and Assane Diao secured a deserved two nil win at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris, lifting Como back into fifth place and moving them within two points of fourth placed Juventus.
Cesc Fabregas has guided his ambitious side into contention for European football in a remarkable season for the club, who have never previously qualified for continental competition. Their performance against Genoa reflected renewed confidence after a difficult spell of results.
Como had taken only one point from their previous three matches, a run that allowed Juventus to edge ahead in the standings. That setback briefly halted momentum in a tightly contested battle for Champions League qualification.
Roma are also firmly in the mix, sitting level on points with Como in sixth place, making the race for European positions increasingly competitive as the season approaches its final stretch.
Juventus now face a crucial test against AC Milan at the San Siro, a match that could significantly shape the top four picture depending on the result.
Later in the weekend, Inter Milan will look to strengthen their grip on the Serie A title race with a fixture against Torino, adding further intensity to a decisive phase of the campaign.
Como meanwhile will take confidence from their return to winning form as they continue to challenge more elished clubs in Italian football. Their disciplined display against Genoa highlighted their growing belief and tactical maturity under Fabregas.
With only a few matches remaining, the battle for Champions League qualification remains finely balanced, and Como have firmly placed themselves in the conversation.
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