Arsenal drew with Como at home before winning a thrilling penalty shootout in a friendly match.
In a club friendly football match on Wednesday, 12 Aug 2026 GMT+7, at Emirates Stadium, the Premier League champions Arsenal hosted Italian Serie A side Como.
In the 33rd minute of the first half, Arsenal took the lead 1-0. Como's Jean Butez's clearance hit Miles Lewis-Skelly near the penalty area, bouncing to Gabriel Martinelli, who returned the ball for Lewis-Skelly to strike a left-footed shot into the net.
Then, in the 44th minute, Como equalized 1-1. Mattia Liberali passed left to Martin Baturina, who feinted and shot with his right foot, the ball hitting the near post before going in. The first half ended with this score.
In the second half, neither team scored, ending 90 minutes tied 1-1. In the penalty shootout, Arsenal was more accurate, winning 4-3, with David Raya saving two penalties.