Seven years after a takeover in Serie D, Como beat Manchester United 4–1 in the Champions League.
THE LOWDOWN — THE FULL HISTORY
THE CLIMB
A takeover in April 2019, when Como were in Serie D, and promotions in 2019 and 2021; Fàbregas joined in 2022.
THE MONEY
Reported from club accounts via Calcio e Finanza (Apr 2026); owners' funding, not transfer spend.
THE NIGHT
Como 4–1 Manchester United in the Champions League.
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