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Como prepare to host Manchester United in historic Champions League tie
Como are preparing to host Manchester United in a Champions League match at the Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium in Italy.
The game is a major moment for a club that was playing in Italy's lower leagues just a few years ago.
Cesc Fabregas has helped lead Como's rise, joining as a player in 2022 before becoming head coach.
Under his leadership, Como returned to Serie A and qualified for the Champions League for the first time in their history.
This is Como's first Champions League season, and the club have already beaten RB Leipzig at home and lost to Feyenoord away.
The match shows how far Como have come and gives the city a chance to welcome one of football's best-known clubs.
Fabregas says his team will try to play their own football and take its chances against United.
Como will host Manchester United at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia in a Champions League match described as historic for the Italian club.
Como qualified for the Champions League for the first time after finishing fourth in the 2025-26 season.
Head coach Cesc Fabregas says his side will try to play its own football and approach the match with composure and ambition.
The match marks a major change for Como, which was playing in Italy’s Serie D in 2019.
Manchester United arrive after six games without a win, according to BBC Sport.
- Who
- Como and Manchester United. Como are coached by Cesc Fabregas.
- What
- They are meeting in a Champions League match at Como’s home stadium.
- When
- Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
- Where
- Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia in Como, Italy.
- Why
- The match is part of Como’s first Champions League season and is a historic occasion for the club and city.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Como were playing in Serie D when the Hartono brothers’ company completed a deal to acquire the club.
Cesc Fabregas joined Como towards the end of his playing career.
Como returned to Italy’s top flight after achieving a third promotion in six seasons.
Como finished fourth and qualified for the Champions League for the first time in the club’s history.
Fabregas spoke about the upcoming match after Como’s 3-1 win at Fiorentina.
Como are scheduled to host Manchester United in the Champions League.
- Match
- Como vs Manchester United
- Competition
- Champions League
- Venue
- Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, Como
- Como coach
- Cesc Fabregas
- Como’s 2025-26 finish
- Fourth
- Como’s first Champions League home match
- 4-1 win over RB Leipzig
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What people are saying
It's a historic day for our city, a special moment that we're experiencing during these months.
For us, it's a dream come true; we'll take our chances.
This is without doubt the biggest night in the club's history.
Cesc made a big difference. Not only on the field, but also off the field, in my opinion - the culture of the club, everything.