Not wanting Como to get trapped in euphoria, Cesc Fabregas is targeting victories in the Champions League.

indonesiatravelsport.com - Como are set to host one of the biggest nights in the club's history when they welcome RB Leipzig for their opening 2026/2027 UEFA Champions League fixture. Amid widespread euphoria over qualifying for Europe's elite competition, head coach Cesc Fabregas has kept his squad focused solely on securing victory.

"We will approach tomorrow's match just like any other fixture. We are here to win. I understand this club and this entire city are overflowing with excitement right now, but we must remember that at the end of the day, this is still just a football match," Fabregas stated, as quoted by Football Italia.

For Fabregas, even as competition debutants, Como cannot allow themselves to lose focus of their objectives. He has told his players to treat the Leipzig clash like any regular match, rather than turning the occasion into nothing more than a celebration of their Champions League qualification.

This comment demonstrates how Fabregas is deliberately separating the emotional weight of this historic moment from the competitive requirements of the fixture. While history will be made that night, collecting three points remains the team's number one priority.

The Spanish manager views this match against Leipzig as a benchmark opportunity for Como to measure exactly how they can compete at the highest level of European football.

"Leipzig possess great quality and proven experience at this level. For us, facing them is a chance to learn and improve as a squad. We want to compete at the top of this competition, so matches like this will show us exactly what adjustments we need to make moving forward. We have full belief in our own ability," he continued.

Fabregas wants Como's Champions League debut to be the starting point for far greater long term ambitions. To make this possible, Como must face Leipzig with a calm, clear head and carry the confidence that they deserve to be competing at this European level.

He recognises that the mass euphoria surrounding the club is a double-edged sword. While this historic debut is absolutely worth celebrating, the match itself must still be approached with full professional competitive discipline.

This is particularly important given Leipzig are a side already very familiar with the pressure and atmosphere of elite European competition.  

Como is one of four Serie A clubs qualified for this season's Champions League. Of those four representatives, Como are the only side making their competition debut. The other three teams -- Inter Milan, Napoli and AS Roma -- all have established previous Champions League track records.

The Como vs Leipzig fixture will be hosted at Stadio Sinigaglia, in the early hours of Friday 11 September 2026 WIB. This historic moment is made even more special as Como will play this landmark match in front of their own home supporters. 

Supporter excitement has been impossible to contain. Demand to witness this club history in person has been so great that Como's senior management, including CEO Mirwan Suwarso, have distributed free match tickets to elderly long standing fans of the club.