Cardiff U21 Overview

Assane Diao described his Champions League debut as a dream come true after scoring in Como's historic 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig. The Italian side delivered a statement performance on Matchday 1 to outshine their Serie A rivals on Europe's biggest stage.

Christopher Nkunku has hit out at AC Milan following his sudden departure from San Siro, admitting he was left "surprised" and confused by the club's decision to cast him aside. The French forward, who only joined the Rossoneri in 2025, has returned to RB Leipzig on loan after a single season in Serie A that ended in unexpectedly cold fashion as he aimed a subtle dig at head coach Ruben Amorim.

Nico Paz has revealed he "made the right choice" staying at Como after they crushed RB Leipzig 4-1 in their first-ever Champions League match. The Argentine playmaker celebrated a historic night at the Stadio Sinigaglia as the Lariani marked their top-tier European debut in emphatic fashion.

RB Leipzig head coach Martin Demichelis pulled no punches after watching his side suffer a humiliating 4-1 defeat away to European debutants Como on Thursday night. The Argentine tactician lamented costly individual mistakes and a severe lack of on-pitch cohesion as the Bundesliga outfit endured a nightmare opening fixture in the Champions League.