Como and coach Cesc Fabregas are currently enjoying an open-top bus parade through the city streets, marking their unprecedented achievement of securing Champions League qualification for the first time in the club’s history.
Entering the final round of the season, Como found themselves in joint sixth place alongside Juventus, trailing Milan and Roma by two points. However, a decisive 4-1 away victory against Cremonese, coupled with Milan’s unexpected 2-1 home defeat to Cagliari, dramatically shifted the standings. This turnaround allowed Como to snatch the coveted fourth place, securing their spot in Europe’s elite club competition.
This accomplishment represents a significant milestone for Como. Just two years ago, the team was competing in Serie B, and they had never before qualified for any European football competition, let alone the prestigious Champions League.
The club has been sharing clips from the celebratory parade on their social media channels, showing the team departing from Stadio Sinigaglia and greeting enthusiastic crowds. The jubilant atmosphere reflects the immense pride and excitement within the club and its fanbase.
Beyond their Champions League success, this season has been filled with notable achievements for Como. They also reached the Coppa Italia semi-final for the first time in their history, where they were eventually defeated by the eventual champions, Inter.
Throughout the season, Como demonstrated strong performance, securing 20 victories, 11 draws, and only seven defeats. They scored an impressive 65 goals, while conceding just 29. Only the league winners, Inter, managed to score more goals this season with 89.
Next season, Como will compete on the world’s biggest club football stage, and their supporters are eagerly anticipating welcoming the sport’s greatest stars to the Stadio Sinigaglia.
Como Celebrates Champions League Berth with Open-Top Bus Parade
Como, under the guidance of coach Cesc Fabregas, is currently taking part in an open-top bus parade through the city following their historic qualification for the Champions League for the first time ever.
The team secured their place in the competition on the final day of the season. They entered the match day level on points with Juventus in sixth, but two points behind Milan and Roma. A convincing 4-1 win over Cremonese, combined with Milan’s 2-1 loss to Cagliari, saw Como leapfrog their rivals to claim fourth spot.
This achievement is a remarkable one for Como, who were in Serie B just two years ago and had never previously qualified for European competition. The club has been sharing footage of the parade on social media, showcasing the celebrations with their fans.
In addition to their Champions League success, Como also reached the Coppa Italia semi-finals this season, their best performance in the competition. They recorded 20 wins, 11 draws, and 7 losses in the league, scoring 65 goals and conceding 29.
Fans are excited about the prospect of seeing Europe’s top teams at the Stadio Sinigaglia next season.
Como celebrates Champions League qualification with open-top bus parade
Como and coach Cesc Fabregas are enjoying an open-top bus parade through the city streets after securing Champions League qualification for the first time.
They went into the final round of the season in joint sixth place with Juventus, two points behind Milan and Roma. However, their 4-1 victory away to Cremonese and the simultaneous Milan 2-1 home defeat to Cagliari saw the situation turned around to snatch fourth place.
This is a huge achievement for Como, who were in Serie B two years ago and had never even qualified for European football before, let alone the Champions League. They set out from the Stadio Sinigaglia to salute the crowds in an open top bus parade and are showing clips from the event on their social media channels.
This season there was plenty to celebrate, as the club also made it to the Coppa Italia semi-final for the first time in their history, losing to eventual trophy victors Inter. They notched up 20 victories, 11 draws and seven defeats, scoring 65 goals and conceding 29. Only title winners Inter managed to find the net more times this season on 89. Next term they will be in the biggest club competition in world football and their fans are looking forward to welcoming the greatest stars to the Stadio Sinigaglia.
