Como stay in Champions League hunt with win over Genoa

Comeback victories have defined Como's season, and their 2-0 win at Genoa on Sunday was no exception, as they maintained their pursuit of a Champions League spot and applied pressure on Juventus in the process.

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Goals from Tasos Douvikas and Assane Diao, both scored with headers in each half, sealed a well-deserved win for Como at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris, propelling them back into fifth place, just two points shy of fourth-placed Juventus.

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Juventus, meanwhile, face a crucial test against AC Milan at the San Siro, with both teams vying for a coveted spot in the elite European club competition, making Sunday's fixture a highly anticipated one.

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The stakes are high for Juve, given that Roma, currently in sixth, are level with Como on 61 points, and a slip-up could prove costly in the quest for a top-four finish.

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Cesc Fabregas' Como had once been favourites to secure the final Champions League spot, but a mere point from their previous three matches allowed Juve to gain ground, while also enduring a disappointing elimination from the Italian Cup at the hands of Inter Milan on Tuesday.

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Inter Milan, fresh from their Italian Cup victory over Como, can now shift their focus to the Serie A title, and a win against mid-table Torino would be a significant step in that direction.