Nico Paz Propels Como to Memorable Triumph Over Juventus

Nico Paz shone brightly for Como once more by scoring and assisting in their landmark 2-0 victory against Juventus on Sunday, a result that propelled the modest club to fifth in the Serie A standings.

The Argentine player Paz provided the assist for Marc-Oliver Kempf to net the opener in the fourth minute at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, then sealed Como's first success over Juventus since 1952 with an impressive solo effort 12 minutes from time.

Paz raced along the right wing, evaded Andrea Cambiaso by moving inwards, and bent a delightful shot beyond Michele Di Gregorio, a strike that elevated Como ahead of Juventus via superior goal difference.

Backed by tobacco conglomerate Djarum, the aspiring Como side sits on 12 points after seven games, trailing the top three of Inter Milan, Napoli, and Roma by just three points.

That margin to the leaders could stretch to four if AC Milan, in fourth, defeats Fiorentina in the evening fixture and claims the summit position.

Paz has played a vital role in Como's impressive opening to the season, contributing four goals and four assists.

The 21-year-old joined from Real Madrid in August last year through a intricate arrangement that allows the Spanish club a buy-back option until 2027.

His standout performance on Sunday extended Juventus's winless streak since their thrilling win against rivals Inter more than a month earlier.

Igor Tudor's Juventus entered the midday match undefeated this term but mired in five consecutive draws across all tournaments.