Cremonese's return to Serie A lasted only one season after a 4-1 defeat to Como at the Zini Stadium on May 24, 2026, confirmed their relegation to Serie B.
The loss capped a difficult second half of the campaign for the hosts, who were unable to maintain their top-flight status.
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Match Decided by Early Blow and Como's Efficiency
According to sport. quotidiano.
net, Cremonese's survival hopes suffered an early setback when Lecce took the lead in a simultaneous fixture within the first five minutes, mathematically dampening their chances.
Como capitalized in the 36th minute when Jesus Rodriguez scored from the edge of the box after a quick counterattack initiated by Diao.
The visitors doubled their lead six minutes into the second half through a goal from Douvikas, assisted by Rodriguez.
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Cremonese briefly responded when Vardy earned a penalty, which Bonazzoli converted precisely to narrow the deficit.
However, the match turned decisively when the referee awarded a highly contested penalty to Como in the 29th minute of the second half.
The decision sparked intense protests from the hosts, resulting in red cards for Grassi on the field, as well as Djuric and Okereke from the bench.
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Da Cunha converted the penalty and then scored again in the 35th minute to secure the 4-1 victory for Cesc Fabregas's side.
