SERIE A WOMEN'S CUP, AC MILAN v COMO WOMEN: MATCH PREVIEW

It's almost time: the Rossonere's 2026/27 season is about to officially get underway. The second edition of the Serie A Women's Cup will kick off with AC Milan v Como Women on Saturday 22 August at 20:30 CEST at the PUMA House of Football. A taste of what's to come in Serie A Women. After several friendlies and a summer of preparation, every goal and every result will once again count towards the points and the table. Our Match Preview returns ahead of the opening matchday of Group C:

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The Rossonere picked up some encouraging results in their friendlies against Zurich (3-2) and Murcia (3-2 against Arsenal). There is little time to continue finding their feet: AC Milan need to start strongly in a short and fast-paced competition, with the Rossonere eager to get going. As always, the transfer window - which is still open - has brought some changes, including between the posts. AC Milan have made a number of shrewd moves while retaining much of their existing core, including the renewals of Coach Bakker, Estévez and Mascarello. New arrivals include Norwegian forward Sara Kanutte Fornes, American goalkeeper Sally Ann Rainey and Spanish defender Nerea Nevado. Youngsters Bonanomi, Taddei and Vitale have also been promoted to the first team.

"We're really looking forward to play our first official game of the season. Over the past few weeks, we've made great progress as a team. We've grown both on and off the pitch and are ready to turn our preparation into our first competitive game. Together, we want to start the season with great energy", Coach Bakker's words on the eve of the clash.

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In their friendlies, Como Women suffered defeats against Genoa (0-1), Young Boys (1-2) and Juventus (1-2). Como Women have completed several moves as they continue their development, bringing in former AC Milan players Babb and Vigilucci, as well as Simonetti from Italy and Borbye, Nesbeth, Nielsen, Hubaut and Serra from abroad. Capelletti, Pavan, Pinther, Petzelberger, Sagen and Vaitukaitytė have all departed. Last season, Coach Tramezzani's side failed to progress beyond the group stage of the Serie A Women's Cup, while they finished eighth in Serie A Women. Nonetheless, they have historically been a tricky opponent to face.

PRE-MATCH STATS

• AC Milan have never drawn their season opener: the Rossonere have recorded four wins (2018-2021) and four defeats (2022-2025).
• Como Women (22.0) and AC Milan (16.7) were the teams to average the most shots per game in the 2025/26 Serie A Women's Cup.
• Kayleigh van Dooren was AC Milan's top scorer in 2025/26 with eight goals in all competitions, scoring her first of the season in the Serie A Women's Cup against Ternana.

WHERE TO WATCH ON TV
In Italy, AC Milan v Como Women will be shown live on the Serie A Women YouTube channel. The Rossonere's official Instagram account, acmilan.com and the AC Milan Official App will also provide full coverage, with the full match available on demand from the following day.

LATEST FROM SERIE A WOMEN'S CUP
Vittorio Emanuele Teghille from the Collegno section has been appointed as the referee. He will be assisted by linesmen Cassano and Cattaneo, with Zamagna as the fourth official.

The opening matchday of the Serie A Women's Cup will get underway on Friday 21 August at 18:00 with Como 1907 v Juventus. Parma v Inter will also take place on Friday (20:30), while on Saturday 22 August - alongside Milan-Como Women - Ternana Women v Roma will be played at 18:00. Sunday 23 August will see Fiorentina v Sassuolo (18:00) and Lazio v Napoli Women (20:30). All times are in CEST.

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