Milla: ‘Como worked hard to be prepared for Champions League debut’
Como 1907 is preparing for its historic debut in the UEFA Champions League against RB Leipzig. Manager Cesc Fabregas is balancing a squad of new signings and established players to compete at the highest European level.
Why it matters
This marks a significant milestone for a club that has rapidly ascended from Serie B to elite European competition in just two years.
Luis Milla assures Como have 'worked hard to make sure we're prepared' for the historic Champions League debut against RB Leipzig this evening.
It kicks off at the Stadio Sinigaglia at 20.00 UK time (21.00 CEST).
You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Fenerbahce vs. Roma on the Liveblog.
COMO, ITALY – MAY 10: A general view of the Stadio G. Sinigaglia during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and Cagliari Calcio at Stadio G. Sinigaglia on May 10, 2025 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
History is made this evening with the first ever Champions League match for Como, a club that was in Serie B just over two years ago, and finished fourth in Serie A last term.
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