Como, led by World Cup winner Cesc Fabregas, has secured a historic first-ever qualification for European competition. The Italian side defeated Verona 1-0 in the 36th round of Serie A, guaranteeing at least a sixth-place finish in the standings.
A single goal from forward Patrick Cutrone in the 52nd minute decided the match. The hosts had a goal disallowed in the 75th minute after a VAR review for offside. This victory lifted Como to 65 points and fifth place with two games remaining, mathematically ensuring they cannot drop below sixth position.
The top four teams in Serie A qualify for the Champions League, the fifth enters the Europa League, and the sixth earns a spot in the Conference League. Fabregas, who took over as head coach in 2024, is a World Cup and two-time European champion with Spain. He ended his playing career in July 2023 at the same club, having previously represented Arsenal, Chelsea, Barcelona, and Monaco, winning league titles and cups in England and Spain as well as the Europa League.