Cesc Fàbregas admitted that facing Barcelona fills him with dread, describing his former club as a “terrifying” opponent that always finds a new solution regardless of match circumstances.
Como is preparing to take on Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League league phase on January 27, 2027, marking an extraordinary test for the Spanish manager against the club where he grew up in the academy and played professionally.
“Barcelona are scary, they are terrifying and always find solutions,” Fàbregas said, offering clear praise for the Catalan side’s ability to shift the momentum of any match. He added: “Barcelona make you look bad because they can find a solution at any moment,” before continuing, “Whichever player comes on, the level remains extremely high.”
His remarks came hours after leading Como to their first-ever victory in the Champions League, crushing Leipzig 4-1 during their debut appearance at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia. The goals were scored by Martin Baturina, Tasos Douvikas, Assane Diao, and Máximo Perrone, writing a new chapter in the Italian club’s remarkable rise under Fàbregas’ guidance.
Como have also started their Serie A campaign strongly, drawing with Udinese before securing wins over Napoli and Genoa to collect seven points from their opening three matches, scoring seven goals while conceding three. Just a few years ago, the club was rebuilding itself following bankruptcy and lower-league football, but finished fourth last season to qualify for the Champions League for the very first time.
