**Preseason vibes clash as Como rolls into a friendly against Villarreal C** — the Italian side are absolutely rolling through July with three wins in their last five. 🔥

Como's offensive engine has been firing; they've dropped 4 past Cremonese and 2 on Paris FC. Villarreal C will test that defense, but expect the hosts to control possession with their sharper rhythm.

Key storylines:

- **Como's midfield tempo** anchored by Da Cunha and Perrone should dominate the middle third against Villarreal C's three-man setup
- **Douvikas and Baturina** carry the creative load up front for Como — watch how they link with Diao in the pocket
- Villarreal C's **García and Forés** will hunt for counter opportunities if Como overcommit

Expected lineups:

- **Como**: Audero, Valle, Kempf, Ramón, Smolčić, Da Cunha, Perrone, Diao, Baturina, Douvikas, Butez
- **CF Villarreal C**: Rocafort, Gora, Aleksandrov, Sánchez, Viveros, Diatta, Ruiz, Hamou, García, Forés, Ferreres

Prediction:

**Como 2–1 Villarreal C** — friendly setting but Como's form and home-field sharpness edge them through. ⚪🔵