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Como 1907 prepares for first Champions League match against Red Bulls

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Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Como 1907 prepares for first Champions League match against Red Bulls

Summary

Como 1907 hosts the Red Bulls at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on Thursday evening for the club's inaugural Champions League fixture. The Italian side, managed by Cesc Fàbregas, reached the competition after finishing fourth in Serie A during the 2025/26 season. This represents a significant turnaround for the club, which was competing in Italy’s fourth division following financial reorganization in 2017. The stadium, originally opened in 1927, underwent infrastructure upgrades to meet UEFA requirements for the tournament. Como 1907 features a roster with various Bundesliga experience, including loan signing Yan Couto and players like Marc-Oliver Kempf and Marlon Mustapha. Kickoff is scheduled for 21:00 CEST.

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Status Watch

•Como 1907 hosts the Red Bulls for a Champions League debut on Thursday at 21:00 CEST.
•The Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia recently underwent infrastructure improvements to gain UEFA certification for the tournament.
•Cesc Fàbregas has served as head coach since July 2024.
•Como 1907 finished fourth in Serie A during the 2025/26 season to qualify for the competition.

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Lake Como glistens to the left with mountains gracing the sky behind it - and right in the middle of it all there's a football stadium like no other. For almost 100 years, Como 1907 have been playing ...
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