Feyenoord faced Como and Nico Paz
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Feyenoord was due to face Como that evening. Como was described as a strong team, with the promising Argentine midfielder Nico Paz among its players. Lionel Messi was also said to be impressed by Paz.
Como draw with AS Roma before Feyenoord match
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Como drew 0-0 with AS Roma in its final match before facing Feyenoord in the Champions League on Wednesday. The side coached by Cesc Fàbregas did not turn its numerical advantage into a win after AS Roma’s Donyell Malen was sent off shortly after half-time.
Kees van Wonderen brought a shirt linked to Nico Paz’s father
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Kees van Wonderen, an analyst at the Feyenoord–Como match, took a special shirt to De Kuip. The former footballer had once played against the father of Como player Nico Paz and intended to exchange the shirt for one belonging to Paz that evening.