Fabregas has been working to keep his team calm ahead of the big match, insisting that it's just another game. "It has to be a game like all the others, played with our identity," he said. The Como head coach has also been focusing on the team's style of play, saying that they must express their idea of football, no matter what happens. "The important thing for me is that, no matter what happens, we express our idea of football. This is what football means to me, every game must be played with our identity."
The Stadio Sinigaglia was renovated over the summer to meet UEFA code, ensuring that it can host the Champions League fixture. This will be the first ever fixture for Como in European competition, and Fabregas has been working hard to prepare his team for the challenge ahead. Roberta Picchi, a member of the Como Women squad, was diagnosed with breast cancer and had her contract extended for another year, a gesture of support from the club.
RB Leipzig is a great team and a juggernaut in the Champions League, but Fabregas is confident that his team can cause an upset. "Leipzig is a great club, creating a culture that started from scratch 20 years ago. I also know Martin Demichelis and others in the club, they are great people and professionals, so I am not surprised by what they've built. Tomorrow will be a very difficult match," he said.