Nico Paz delivered a dazzling performance with two goals to power Como to a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico on January 20, 2026, in a Serie A clash that was never truly competitive after the opening exchanges.
Como wasted no time asserting their dominance, with Martin Baturina opening the scoring in just the second minute to set the tone for a miserable afternoon for the hosts. The Croatian forward’s early strike rattled Lazio, who struggled to find their rhythm despite controlling 34 percent of possession.
Paz doubled the advantage in the 24th minute, showcasing his clinical finishing before the visitors were awarded a VAR-confirmed penalty in the 32nd minute. The Argentine midfielder completed his brace four minutes after the restart, effectively ending the contest at 3-0 and earning a magnificent 9.2 match rating.
Baturina was equally influential with a goal and an assist, while his four key passes tormented Lazio’s backline throughout. The visitors’ control was evident in their 66 percent possession and superior shot count (11-8), with Jean Butez making four saves to preserve the clean sheet.
Lazio’s frustration boiled over as yellow cards accumulated—Mattia Zaccagni, Alessio Romagnoli, Danilo Cataldi, and Luca Pellegrini all found their way into the referee’s book. Manager’s attempts to salvage the situation through five substitutions proved futile against Como’s disciplined performance.
Álex Valle and Maxence Caqueret each contributed assists, while Jacobo Ramón, Lucas Da Cunha, and Máximo Perrone excelled in midfield, helping Como maintain their tactical superiority. For Lazio, only goalkeeper Ivan Provedel and midfielder Nicolò Rovella managed respectable 6.9 ratings in an otherwise forgettable display.
The comprehensive victory signals Como’s impressive form and tactical maturity in Italy’s top flight.
