Fabregas and Como prepare for historic Man Utd tie
Como are preparing to host Manchester United in what the club describes as the biggest night in its history. The fixture underlines Como’s rapid rise from an amateur side to the Champions League, while United arrive after six matches without a win, their longest such run since 2018-19.
Como’s transformation began after Indonesian billionaire brothers Robert and Michael Hartono bought the club in 2019, initially with a plan to screen matches featuring young Indonesian players. Cesc Fabregas, who joined as a player before becoming head coach, guided Como to fourth place in 2025-26 and a rise from Serie B to the Champions League in five seasons. The club’s growth has brought new commercial activity and high-profile investors, alongside questions about meeting Uefa’s financial rules.
- Como call the Manchester United fixture the biggest night in their history.
- Cesc Fabregas helped take Como from Serie B to the Champions League.
- The club’s rapid growth raises questions about Uefa financial rules.