Feyenoord vs Como: Champions League Kickoff, Latest Team News and Predicted Lineups for October 14

Feyenoord host Como on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 6:45 p.m. local time in Rotterdam (16:45 UTC) in the UEFA Champions League league phase. The venue is Stadion Feijenoord, widely known as De Kuip. The most relevant pre-match development is a pronounced difference in reported player availability: UEFA’s October 12 projected-lineup update lists several Feyenoord absentees, while Como have no confirmed absentees on that list and one fitness doubt. Those categories are not the same as confirmed starting lineups.

The stakes are immediate. UEFA records Feyenoord opening their league phase with a 5–1 defeat at Barcelona, while Como began with a 4–1 home victory over Leipzig. One game does not determine a season, but those contrasting results make the Rotterdam meeting more consequential for Feyenoord’s early recovery and for Como’s chance to consolidate a strong start. See UEFA’s team-by-team fixtures and results and official match center.

Feyenoord vs Como: date, kickoff and stadium

UEFA’s match listing displays the time as 16:45, while its fixtures-by-team article identifies the game as an 18:45 kickoff in Central European local time. On October 14 the Netherlands is observing daylight saving time, so 18:45 CEST corresponds to 16:45 UTC. For viewers outside Europe, check the time zone rather than copying a time from a search snippet. The authoritative reference is the UEFA match page.

What is the latest verified team news?

UEFA published its Matchday 2 predicted lineups and player-status overview on Monday, October 12. That is the latest dated official pre-match availability snapshot referenced here, not a guarantee that circumstances will remain unchanged before the match. An injury report, training appearance or late coach decision can change a squad selection.

Feyenoord: multiple players listed out

UEFA lists Gonçalo Borges (unspecified reason), Jordan Bos (knee), Jakub Moder (back), Reiss Nelson (muscular issue), Bart Nieuwkoop (knee), Gijs Smal (ankle) and Shaqueel van Persie (knock) as out. Tsuyoshi Watanabe is listed as doubtful because of a calf issue. This is a sizeable group across different positions, particularly relevant when assessing defensive combinations and available substitutions. Do not assume that every absence forces a particular formation: coaches can alter roles, rely on another registered player or change how aggressively their side presses.

Como: Kean doubtful, with no player listed out

On the same UEFA sheet, Como have no confirmed absentees listed, but Moise Kean is marked doubtful with a shin issue. “No players listed out” is a description of that specific UEFA update, not an assurance that the entire roster is healthy or selected. UEFA’s predicted front line features Anastasios Douvikas, with Nico Paz and other attacking players operating behind him. The absence of a confirmed missing player may give Como more choices, but it cannot establish who will actually start.

For both teams, readers should revisit UEFA’s October 12 predicted-lineup and injury update and the live match center close to kickoff. Official starting XIs typically become available nearer the game, at which point projections should be replaced rather than presented as fact.

Predicted starting lineups, not confirmed XIs

UEFA’s pre-match projections are useful for understanding likely roles. They are not official match-day team sheets. The listed Feyenoord XI is: Ernst; Read, St. Juste, Mármol, Javi López; Zechiël, Vanhoutte, Targhalline; Hadj Moussa, Ferri, Valente.

UEFA’s projected Como XI is: Butez; Yan Couto, Ramón, Chalobah, Valle; Milla, Da Cunha; Diao, Nico Paz, Baturina; Douvikas. Spelling and roles follow UEFA’s October 12 list; placement on this projected list does not establish fitness or selection on October 14. If a player marked doubtful is later cleared, the coach may still opt against starting him.

Why does the opening round matter?

Feyenoord’s 5–1 loss to Barcelona left the Dutch club without a point and with a minus-four goal difference after Matchday 1. By contrast, Como took three points and a plus-three goal difference from their 4–1 result against Leipzig. UEFA’s match center displays Como in fifth and Feyenoord in 33rd in the early league-phase table, but positions after just one fixture are highly provisional. Subsequent games against different opponents will change the picture.

The league phase is not a traditional home-and-away group of four teams. Each participating club plays eight matches against eight different opponents; results feed one overall standings table. Teams finishing first through eighth advance directly to the round of 16, while clubs ninth through 24th contest knockout phase play-offs. The rest exit the competition. That framework makes every point useful, but one early defeat or win should not be treated as qualification or elimination.

Three tactical questions worth following

Can Feyenoord settle the back line?

Given the reported absences and Watanabe’s doubtful status, defensive organization is one credible focus. Watch whether the center backs keep compact distances when Como’s attackers receive between the lines, and whether the fullbacks advance together or take turns. A cautious back line might reduce transition exposure but also leave a longer route into attack. This is a question to assess during the match, not a claim that Feyenoord have decided on a particular approach.

Can Como turn possession into chances?

Como’s opening-round score suggests an encouraging start, but a four-goal result alone does not prove the same attacking output will continue away from home. One sign of effectiveness would be repeated entries into the penalty area from controlled passing rather than low-quality shots from distance. Nico Paz is a name to watch in UEFA’s projected setup because of the central attacking role it gives him; his actual positioning can only be judged once play begins.

Which side controls transitions?

Feyenoord can benefit from the home atmosphere when they regain possession and attack quickly, yet rapid counters create risk if midfield cover disappears. Como can punish gaps if their wide players and attacking midfielder receive with space. A practical way to evaluate the first 20 minutes is to look for where turnovers occur, whether the team that loses the ball presses immediately and how often possession changes produce shots. These observable sequences are more informative than assuming the game will reproduce either team’s opening scoreline.

What comes next after Matchday 2?

UEFA’s published schedule has Feyenoord visiting Real Betis on October 21, followed by home dates against Inter on November 3 and Porto on November 24. Como are scheduled to host Manchester United on October 21, travel to Lens on November 4 and host AEK Athens on November 24. These fixtures explain why an early point gained or dropped can influence the pressure surrounding future matchdays, but they do not allow a reliable final-table prediction.

Feyenoord’s immediate aim is to improve on the Barcelona result without sacrificing balance; Como’s is to demonstrate that their Leipzig performance can translate to an away setting. Both aims are interpretations of the competitive situation, not quotes attributed to either coach.

How to follow reliable match updates

As kickoff approaches, the most useful sequence is simple. First, confirm the scheduled time and venue using the UEFA match center. Second, compare any new club or UEFA player-status announcement with the October 12 snapshot, distinguishing “out,” “doubtful” and “available.” Third, wait for official lineups before stating who starts. Finally, during and after the match, use UEFA’s score and disciplinary updates rather than treating unverified social posts as settled results.

Broadcast access depends on territory and the rights holder for the 2026/27 season. UEFA’s match page includes a “Where to watch” area; consult it for your location rather than assuming one streaming service is available globally. Coverage, packages and blackout rules can differ by country.

Bottom line before kickoff

The established facts are clear: Feyenoord and Como meet at De Kuip on October 14 at 18:45 Rotterdam time; Como arrive off a 4–1 opening win, while Feyenoord are seeking a response to a 5–1 defeat. UEFA’s October 12 team-news update indicates more listed absences for the Dutch hosts, with Como carrying a specific doubt over Kean. The unsettled questions are who ultimately passes late fitness checks, which eleven each manager selects and how the contest unfolds. Check the official team sheets close to kickoff for the final answer.