Como manager Cesc Fàbregas assesses Barcelona squad ahead of Champions League meeting

Como manager Cesc Fàbregas described Barcelona as a frightening opponent following the Spanish side's strong start to the season. Barcelona recently secured a Champions League victory, defeating Feyenoord with five goals. The team has recorded 22 goals across five appearances in the 2026/27 season under Hansi Flick. Fàbregas, a former Barcelona player, praised the current roster for its high level of play and ability to find solutions during matches. The comments followed Como's first-ever Champions League win on Thursday. Como is scheduled to face Barcelona in January as part of the competition schedule. Fàbregas noted that the Catalan club maintains a high standard regardless of which players are selected for the starting lineup.

• 6:35 PMYahoo Sports — Como boss Cesc Fàbregas speaks out on facing former club Barcelona: ‘They are scary, frightening’