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

Como managed a 1-1 friendly tie against Premier League champions Arsenal in London. The match saw debuts for Trevoh Chalobah and Yan Couto, alongside an impressive strike from Martin Baturina, before Como ultimately lost the penalty shootout.

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

Arsenal took the lead when Myles Lewis-Skelly capitalized on a misplaced kick, combining with Gabriel Martinelli to score into an open net, despite some earlier close calls for Como's goalkeeper Jean Butez.

Como equalized with a moment of considerable skill. Martin Baturina cut inside from the left flank, navigated between two defenders, and fired the ball into the top corner.

Arsenal also featured new signing Bruno Guimaraes, while Riccardo Calafiori made a late appearance as a substitute. Chalobah made his debut for Como shortly after his transfer from Chelsea.

Chances were created by Arsenal's Fabio Vieira, Cristhian Mosquera, and Noni Madueke, while Butez showcased his shot-stopping abilities. Jesus Rodriguez tested Arsenal's goalkeeper David Raya at the other end.

Kai Havertz appeared to have secured a late winner for Arsenal, but his goal was disallowed for offside.

The friendly was eventually settled by a penalty shootout, where David Raya made saves against Ivan Smolcic and Alvaro Morata, while Noni Madueke hit the post for Arsenal.

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

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

Arsenal Lineup: 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 Lineup: 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').