Como Gives Older Fans Prime Seats for Champions League Debut and Team Delivers a 4-1 Win
President Mirwan Suwarso and other directors gave up their seats as Como marked its first Champions League game with a 4-1 win.
- On Thursday, Como marked its Champions League debut with a 4-1 victory over Leipzig, while President Mirwan Suwarso and directors gave up their seats to older fans born in 1950 or earlier.
- Coach Cesc Fabregas, a former standout for Arsenal, Chelsea, and Barcelona, guided the 119-year-old club to the competition after finishing fourth in Serie A last season ahead of Juventus and AC Milan.
- Midfielder Martin Baturina scored Como's first Champions League goal in the 15th minute, with Anastasios Douvikas, Assane Diao, and Máximo Perrone adding three more goals in an unforgettable evening.
- Capacity at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on the shores of Lake Como was reduced to around 10,000 due to Champions League modifications, creating a sold-out atmosphere for the historic match.
- Fabregas told reporters, "It was a historic evening for the club and the fans, who will still be talking about it in 10 years' time," while midfielder Baturina said he was "very happy and proud.
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Free Malaysia Today NewsFabregas delighted as Como live up to Champions League standard in dream debut
Sept 11 : Italian club Como pulled off a dream debut in the Champions League with a 4-1 win over RB Leipzig on Thursday, and manager Cesc Fabregas was happy to see his team live up to the standards of Europe's elite club competition.The former Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea midfielder retired at Como in 2023
Como's top brass actually gave up their executive row seats for the team's senior fans at the Champions League opener.
Italian team Como welcome older fans to the stadium for their UCL debut
Como’s Champions League debut is celebrated by inviting older fans born in 1950 or earlier to attend the game against Leipzig. President Mirwan Suwarso and some directors donated their own seats to the cause.
The Washington Post
Como gives older fans prime seats for Champions League debut and team delivers a 4-1 win
Como has marked its Champions League debut with a gesture of respect by inviting its older fans to watch a 4-1 win against Leipzig
Winnipeg Free Press
Italian team Como welcomes older fans to the stadium for its Champions League debut
COMO, Italy (AP) — Como marked its Champions League debut with a gesture of respect by inviting its older fans to the game against Leipzig on Thursday.
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