If there is one match that perfectly describes the evolution of soccer, it is the one that will take place on Wednesday between Como and Manchester United at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia. On one side, one of the most legendary football clubs in the world, enduring a prolonged period of decline. On the other, a small Italian club building one of the most exciting projects in modern football thanks to financial investments, ideas and young players.
On paper, you would expect Manchester United to win, but in reality, it's the opposite and Como are the favorites. Como coach Cesc Fabregas described the match against Manchester United as "an historical night for the city," and he's right. When the Champions League draw took place in August, Como fans circled a few dates on their calendars.
The first was the first-ever Champions League match at their home stadium, an incredible night of soccer that ended in a 4-1 win over RB Leipzig. Then they set their sights on the second home game, against Manchester United. A match that reflects Como's rise in modern soccer, driven by the work of the coach and the team, as well as the ambitious project led by club president Mirwan Suwarso and backed by one of the wealthiest ownership groups in the game.
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 21 | Time: 12:45 p.m. ETLocation: Stadio Sinigaglia -- ComoLive stream: Paramount+Odds: Como +120; Draw +271; Manchester United +230 Speaking ahead of the game, Fabregas joked about his approach to the match: "Tomorrow, we'll all line up on the edge of our own penalty area and park the bus. Joking aside, we'll try to play our own football.
We always ask ourselves: how do you want to lose? By playing our own football and respecting our opponents. It's a historic day for our city, a special moment that we're experiencing during these months.
We need to adapt well to the challenge, playing with composure and ambition. I don't think we need to dwell on United's history. Let's enjoy the challenge, try to win, and make the most of this historic day." He added, "Manchester United are like Inter, Milan or Juventus when we play them.
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