Arsenal 1-1 Como: Baturina's Brilliance and Chalobah's Debut

Como secured a 1-1 draw against Premier League champions Arsenal in a friendly match in London. The game saw debuts for Trevoh Chalobah and Yan Couto, a spectacular goal from Martin Baturina, and ultimately, a penalty shootout loss for Como.

The match marked an emotional return to London for Como's coach, Cesc Fabregas, a former player for both Arsenal and Chelsea. Nico Paz was an unexpected spectator, returning early from his World Cup vacation with Argentina. New signings Yan Couto and Mattia Liberali were immediately included in the starting lineup.

In the first half, Como's goalkeeper Jean Butez experienced some difficult moments. He was fortunate to be saved by the offside flag when Gabriel Jesus hit the post. However, he was eventually beaten when a misplaced kick from him allowed Myles Lewis-Skelly to combine with Gabriel Martinelli, who slotted the ball into an open net.

Como's equalizer was a display of considerable skill. Baturina cut in from the left, maneuvered between Max Dowman and Theo Julienne, and unleashed a powerful shot into the top near corner.

Arsenal featured new signing Bruno Guimaraes in their lineup, while Riccardo Calafiori of Italy made a late appearance as a substitute. Chalobah made his debut for Como shortly after completing his transfer from Chelsea.

Arsenal's Fabio Vieira, Cristhian Mosquera's header, and Noni Madueke all tested the opposing goalkeeper. Butez proved more adept at saving shots than distributing the ball from the back. At the other end, Jesus Rodriguez challenged David Raya.

Kai Havertz appeared to have secured a late victory for Arsenal, but his goal was disallowed by the offside flag.

The match was ultimately decided by a penalty shootout. David Raya saved attempts from Ivan Smolcic and Alvaro Morata, while Madueke struck the post, leading to Como's defeat.

Arsenal 1-1 Como (Como won 4-3 on penalties)

Goalscorers: Lewis-Skelly 33' (Arsenal), Baturina 43' (Como)

Arsenal XI: Arrizabalaga (Raya 46'); Julienne (Tzolis 62'), Salmon, Gabriel (Mosquera 46'), Hincapie (White 62'); Lewis-Skelly (Calafiori 62'), Eze (Vieira 32') (Madueke 62'), Nwaneri (Guimaraes 46'); Dowman (Odegaard 46'), Gabriel Jesus (Gyokeres 32') (Havertz 62'), Martinelli (Merino 62')

Como XI: Butez (Tornqvist 81'); Couto (Smolcic 56'), Ramon (Dossena 68'), Kempf (Chalobah 69'), Valle (Kaiki 56'); Perrone (Lahdo 68'), Da Cunha; Diao (Jesus Rodrigues 56'), Liberali (Kuhn 69'), Baturina (Caqueret 55'); Douvikas (Morata 68')