Como took a crucial step toward Serie A safety on Sunday, securing a vital 2-0 victory over Fiorentina at the Stadio Artemio Franchi.
Goals from Assane Diao and Nico Paz in each half ended their three-game losing streak and lifted them to 13th place.
Cesc Fabregas’ side now hold a five-point cushion above the drop zone, where Parma sit in 18th ahead of their clash with Roma later in the day.
Como’s winter transfer investments have begun to pay off, with Diao scoring his fourth goal in seven matches since arriving from Real Betis in January.
However, it was Argentina international Paz who stole the show once again. His stunning strike in the 66th minute sealed the win, taking his league tally to six goals and further proving his importance to the squad.
Fiorentina, meanwhile, missed a golden opportunity to leap into fifth place above Juventus.
The Bianconeri were set to face Inter Milan later in the evening in a highly anticipated Turin derby.
Reigning champions Inter had the chance to claim the top spot if they secured victory over Juve, after current league leaders Napoli were held to a 2-2 draw by fourth-placed Lazio on Saturday.
A win for Juventus, however, would push Thiago Motta’s men above Lazio on goal difference.
