Champions League: Europe discovers Como, 'with PSG and Barça the most spectacular'

It's no longer just an Italian fairy tale. After the sensational 9-1 on the Lens pitch, Cesc Fabregas' Como has become one of the most discussed topics in the European press, which now compares it to the great powers of the continent. The BBC talks about a team which, in its first European participation, is experiencing a "remarkable", extraordinary campaign, and quotes former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha, according to whom "along with PSG and Barcelona it is one of the three most exciting teams in the Champions League". A non-random combination, also taking into account the fact that the Como team will face the two teams in the next two Champions League fixtures.

In fact, for weeks the international media have been describing PSG and Barcelona as the two most spectacular teams in European football, capable of dominating in terms of offensive quality and play production. The BBC and Eurosport defined the match between the French and the Catalans as "the most exciting match in Europe" and the best show that continental football can offer. Now, almost unexpectedly, Como has also entered the conversation.

Lens' historic goleada toured the continent.

Fabregas' team equaled the greatest margin ever in the history of the Champions League. No club has scored nine away goals in the European Cup since 1971, making them the second only team after Bayern Munich.

From Spain, Marca celebrates a team that played in the third series just a few seasons ago and which today has the second best attack in the Champions League with 19 goals in four games, behind only PSG. A path that takes on even more surprising contours considering the 4-1 successes against Leipzig and Manchester United, as well as the demolition of Lens.

Eurosport also indulges in comparisons, calling Como a "little Barcelona" and speaking openly of a "masterpiece" built by Fabregas and the club.

The coincidence makes the picture even more suggestive. The last two major European matches of the championship phase will in fact put Como right in front of the two teams that the continent considers the reference of entertainment football: first the European champions Paris Saint-Germain, then the Barcelona of Flick and Yamal. Until a few months ago it seemed like a dream. Today Europe looks at Como and wonders if Fabregas' team really deserves a place alongside PSG and Barça.