The Stadio Diego Armando Maradona is set for a big night on February 10, 2026, as SSC Napoli hosts Como in a Coppa Italia quarter-final showdown. This match will determine who advances to the semi-finals against Inter, set for March and April.
Football fans wondering how to watch today’s SSC Napoli vs Como Coppa Italia game should check regional streaming platforms, with DAZN confirmed for Germany at 21:00 CET.
It’s a classic David versus Goliath story, but Como, managed by Cesc Fabregas, has a real chance to upset the Serie A giants.
Como’s Fairytale Run Continues
Como isn’t just showing up. They’re coming into Naples with some serious momentum. They’ve been unbeaten in four matches, and even though their three-win streak ended with an Atalanta draw, this team scored 13 goals in their last five games. That’s nearly double Napoli’s recent tally. And let’s not forget their round of 16 upset, a 3-1 victory over Fiorentina. That sent a message.
Coach Cesc Fabregas seems calm about it all. He told media, “Como with our usual mindset in iconic Napoli stadium” for this quarter-final. That’s a confident stance from a team looking for its first major trophy. They’re not scared, it seems. They even beat Napoli once and drew once in their last two head-to-head meetings, so they know how to play them.
Napoli’s VAR Controversy and Home Form
Napoli, sitting third in Serie A, is chasing their seventh Coppa Italia title. They haven’t won it in six years, and they want this one. They’re coming off two straight wins, beating Fiorentina and Genoa. But that Genoa game, a 3-2 victory, came down to a very late VAR penalty. Juan Jesus, a Napoli defender, had some thoughts on it. He said, “No improvement with VAR; Serie A legends would play a game and miss the next.”
Genoa coach Daniele De Rossi was even more vocal. He called the penalty “Rubbish,” adding, “It’s becoming something more, a problem for all… Today it happened to us, tomorrow to Napoli.” This VAR talk, it’s pretty noisy around Napoli right now. But at home, Napoli has a strong record, winning 63% of games in recent seasons. Their unbeaten home run is on the line, though, against Como’s goal-scoring attack.
The Stakes and What’s Next
For Napoli, this is about getting back to silverware. For Como, it’s a chance to make history and win their first big trophy. Fabregas will line up his best team, even with Goldiga out injured. Conte also has some injury woes, forcing some near-mandatory choices for his Napoli squad.
Kick-off is at 20:00 GMT, which is 15:00 EST for North American viewers, and 21:00 CET in Central Europe. The winner moves on to face Inter in the semi-finals. Como, meanwhile, has a Serie A match against Milan on February 18, so they’re facing a tough schedule. But this Coppa Italia tie, it’s big. Really big. You can bet they’ll give it everything.
