# Como vs Man Utd: Fabregas and Ludi on Champions League clash

> Como sporting director Ludi reflects on Fabregas' impact and Bruno Fernandes reunion ahead of Man Utd clash.
- Title: Como vs Man Utd: Fabregas and Ludi on Champions League clash
- Summary: Como sporting director Ludi reflects on Fabregas' impact and Bruno Fernandes reunion ahead of Man Utd clash. Como sporting director Carlalberto Ludi credits…
- Keywords: como, man utd, cesc fabregas, bruno fernandes, ludi, champions league, serie a, novara, sports, Man, Utd, Fabregas
- Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/football/news/12040/13601457/como-vs-man-utd-cesc-fabregas-prepares-for-champions-league-clash-as-ludi-reflects-on-clubs-rise-and-bruno-fernandes-reunion
- Author: Danyal Khan
- Published: 2026-10-21T06:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: como, man utd, cesc fabregas, bruno fernandes, ludi, champions league, serie a, novara, sports
## Como's rise to Champions League
Como's journey from Italy's lower leagues to Serie A and Champions League qualification is remarkable but aims to last.
## Cesc Fabregas' impact
Cesc Fabregas joined Como in 2022, helping them secure promotion to Serie A and reach Champions League qualification.
## Ludi on Fabregas' influence
Ludi says Fabregas improved Como's culture, professionalism, and mentality to compete for Champions League.

> Cesc made a big difference. Not only on the field, but also off the field, in my opinion - the culture of the club, everything. The professionalism, everything, to be honest
## Fabregas' coaching approach
Fabregas' willingness to learn and improve makes him a key figure for Como's development.

> He's very young, but he's so open-minded, to be honest. He's the first who wants to improve and learn
## Bruno Fernandes reunion
Ludi recalls playing with teenage Bruno Fernandes at Novara when he was just 17.

> We met each other when he was a kid, literally a kid. He was a kid in a professional environment
## Fernandes' early career
Fernandes played for Udinese, Sampdoria, Sporting Lisbon before joining Manchester United.
## Ludi on Fernandes
Ludi describes Fernandes as a humble, open-minded player who improved quickly under his guidance.

> He's a very nice guy, so I was so happy and I always celebrated his improvement because he deserves it
## Man Utd visit
Como prepares for Manchester United's home game after securing Champions League qualification.
## Ludi on Como's growth
Ludi says Como's transformation from 2019 to now includes Champions League and Man Utd matches.

> I started to work here in 2019 and there was nothing. Now we have the Champions League, we have Man Utd at home
## What happens next
Como aims to write history with a Champions League win against Manchester United.
## Key takeaway

Como sporting director Carlalberto Ludi credits Cesc Fabregas for transforming the club's rise to Champions League qualification and recalls his time with teenage Bruno Fernandes at Novara.