Cesc Fabregas issues 'five-minute' warning as historic Como crush RB Leipzig on Champions League debut
Como head coach Cesc Fabregas urged his team to remain focused on Serie A duties after a historic 4-1 Champions League victory over RB Leipzig. Despite the milestone, Fabregas emphasized that domestic consistency remains the club's primary objective.
Why it matters
The victory marks a significant achievement for Como, highlighting the competitive nature of European football and the pressure on managers to balance continental success with domestic league performance.
Como head coach Cesc Fabregas has warned his squad not to get carried away after securing a stunning 4-1 victory against RB Leipzig on their Champions League debut. While acknowledging a historic milestone for the club, the Spaniard insisted their celebrations would only last five minutes before full focus switches back to Serie A duties.
Como marked their first-ever Champions League appearance with an emphatic 4-1 victory over German outfit Leipzig at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on Thursday evening. Goals from Martin Baturina, Tasos Douvikas, Assane Diao, and Maximo Perrone capped a commanding display that saw the hosts dominate big chances and win the expected goals (xG) battle by 2.30 to 1.42. The result makes Fabregas' side just the fourth Italian club to win their European Cup/Champions League debut, following in the footsteps of Juventus, AC Milan, and Udinese.
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