Torino were defeated by Como 3-1 in the opening match of Serie A, with Ignazio Abate's team missing out on the three points that would have consolidated their positive sequence of results. The match, played on Tuesday evening, was dominated by Como for much of the half, with an opening goal in the 24th minute scored by Che Adams. Torino attempted to react, but the quality of Cesc Fabregas' team prevailed, bringing three goals in a short window of time: Jacobo Ramon scored in the 81st minute, Nico Paz in the 87th minute and Baturina struck in the second minute of injury time.
President Urbano Cairo expressed his regret for the defeat, briefly declaring to the media present: "It's a shame we lost her." The comment was received with a mixture of disappointment and understanding, given that the team had had the opportunity to consolidate their position in the standings.
After the match, Abate spoke to DAZN, underlining that the team faced a great opponent with courage and tried to play aggressively. He acknowledged the heavy deficit of the result, but reiterated that there is no reason to blame the players, calling the match a "test" against a top-level team. The coach expressed his desire to improve his ability to close out matches in the future.
With the defeat, Torino now finds itself reflecting on its performance and trying to recover the points lost in the next match. Como, on the other hand, will have the chance to consolidate their position thanks to the three points earned against a Serie A team. Torino's next match promises to be crucial to re-establish the team's confidence and form.