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Como’s Resilience Earns 3-1 Win Over Torino, Fabregas Praises Team

By Football Italia

Cesc Fabregas, manager of Como 1907, praised his side’s patience, maturity and resilience after a 3-1 victory away to Torino on 27 October 2026. The match, played at Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, saw Como dominate possession but trail for most of the first hour after Che Adams scored for the hosts. Adams’ goal followed a Kian Fitz-Jim interception of Jacobo Ramon. Como’s goalkeeper, Robert Sanchez, made several saves to keep the deficit small, while the team struggled to create chances until the final stages.

In the 81st minute, Ramon, who had earlier made a serious error, headed an equaliser that sparked a surge. Nico Paz and Martin Baturina then sealed the win with goals that gave Como a 3-1 result. Fabregas said the game tested the team’s maturity, noting it was their fourth match in ten days and that they had to react after conceding the opening goal.

After the final whistle, Fabregas called the players together for a team talk, reminding them that they were a family and that this was the first time the club had faced such a situation. He added that the team must remain focused ahead of a match against Venezia on Sunday.

Fabregas also reflected on the difficulty of winning in Italy, citing Torino’s strong form and their counter‑attack strategy. He mentioned that Como had hit the woodwork twice, had a goal disallowed by a centimetre, and that a penalty should have been awarded to Da Cunha.

Regarding the club’s ambitions, Fabregas said Como’s participation in the Champions League is a first and that they must rotate players due to the congested schedule, including a recent 66‑hour stretch after a match against Manchester United. He emphasized that the focus is on playing the style of football he wants and improving each game rather than on current standings.

The match was captured by Valerio Pennicino for Getty Images, with photos showing Fabregas in action and Ramon scoring the equaliser.