Cesc Fabregas Emphasizes Humility After Como's Historic UEFA Champions League Win

Fabregas Highlights the Need for Humility

After Como's remarkable victory against RC Lens in the UEFA Champions League, coach Cesc Fabregas urged his team to remain grounded and avoid getting carried away by their success. The match showcased Como's impressive performance, matching Real Madrid's historic 8-0 triumph over Malmo in 2015. This season, Como has also achieved significant wins against notable teams like Bundesliga's RB Leipzig and English powerhouse Manchester United. Currently, they sit in fourth place in Serie A, competing for the title after a 21-year absence from the top tier, having been promoted in 2024.

Fabregas expressed his thoughts, stating, "It has been a fantastic night for Como, our supporters, and the young talents beginning their careers. However, we must stay humble and continue to work diligently. This is a crucial lesson for us to learn." He further emphasized, "We need to remind ourselves that while it was a great day, we must keep pushing forward and strive for consistent performances."

Match Highlights and Goal Summary

In a thrilling match, Tasos Douvikas netted a hat-trick with goals in the 7th, 32nd, and 57th minutes. Nico Paz (40th minute), Lucas da Cunha (47th minute), and Marc-Oliver Kempf (53rd minute) contributed to a commanding 6-0 lead within an hour. Although Ruben Aguilar managed to score a consolation goal for Lens in the 65th minute, Como continued their dominance with additional goals from Mattia Liberali (62nd minute), Martin Baturina (69th minute), and Matteo Papaccioli (90+2 minutes), culminating in a historic win.

Como's impressive tally of 19 goals in four matches places them just behind PSG, who have 20. With a goal difference of +13, Como has conceded only six goals, compared to PSG's five, showcasing their strong performance in the tournament.