Cesc Fabregas Urges Como to Stay Grounded After Historic UEFA Champions League Victory

In a stunning display, Como achieved a record-breaking victory in the UEFA Champions League against RC Lens, with coach Cesc Fabregas urging his team to stay humble and focused. Highlighting the importance of hard work, Fabregas reflected on the team's impressive performances this season, including victories over top clubs like Manchester United. With a remarkable goal tally and a strong position in Serie A, Como is making waves in their debut season. Read on to discover more about this historic match and Fabregas's insights on maintaining humility amidst success.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 5, 2026, 11:35 IST

Como's Remarkable UEFA Champions League Triumph

Lens [France], November 5 (News Media): After achieving a record-setting victory against RC Lens in their UEFA Champions League match, Como's coach Cesc Fabregas emphasized the necessity for the team to avoid getting caught up in their own success and to maintain a humble approach.

Under Fabregas's guidance, Como delivered an impressive performance away from home, matching Real Madrid's 8-0 triumph over Malmo from 2015 with their own goal-laden display.

In their inaugural UEFA Champions League season, Como has showcased remarkable talent, securing victories against Bundesliga's RB Leipzig and the renowned English club Manchester United. Currently, they sit in fourth place in Serie A, competing for the title after a 21-year absence from the top division, having been promoted in 2024.

Fabregas remarked, as reported by ESPN, 'It has been a fantastic evening for Como, our supporters, and the young talents beginning their careers. However, we must remain grounded, stay humble, and continue to work diligently. This is a lesson we must always remember.'

He further stated, 'We need to learn this now to avoid falling into our own hype or believing the job is finished. We should acknowledge that it was a good day, but we must keep pushing forward and strive for consistent performances.'

Tasos Douvikas made headlines with a stunning hat-trick, scoring in the 7th, 32nd, and 57th minutes. Nico Paz (40th minute), Lucas da Cunha (47th minute), and Marc-Oliver Kempf (53rd minute) also contributed to the scoreline, bringing the tally to 6-0 within an hour.

Ruben Aguilar managed to score a consolation goal in the 65th minute, while Mattia Liberali (62nd minute), Martin Baturina (69th minute), and Matteo Papaccioli (90+2 minute) added more goals for Como, culminating in a historic win.

With 19 goals in four matches, Como trails only PSG, who have netted 20. Como's goal difference of +13, alongside PSG's +15, provides a significant advantage, having conceded just six goals compared to PSG's five.