San Siro holds a special place in Cesc Fàbregas’ career. In 2008, the Spaniard scored the goal that helped Arsenal eliminate AC Milan from the Champions League, but he is still searching for his first victory at the stadium as Como head coach.
Ahead of Inter vs Como, we look back at every match Fàbregas has experienced at the iconic Milan venue, both as a player and as a coach.
Fàbregas at San Siro as a player
| Date | Competition | Match | Result | Role | Min. | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 March 2008 | Champions League, Round of 16 | Milan-Arsenal | 0-2 | Starter | 90 | 1 |
| 23 November 2011 | Champions League, group stage | Milan-Barcelona | 2-3 | Starter, substituted | 79 | 0 |
| 28 March 2012 | Champions League, quarter-finals | Milan-Barcelona | 0-0 | Unused substitute | 0 | 0 |
| 20 February 2013 | Champions League, Round of 16 | Milan-Barcelona | 2-0 | Substituted in the 62nd minute | 62 | 0 |
| 22 October 2013 | Champions League, group stage | Milan-Barcelona | 1-1 | Introduced in the 74th minute | 16 | 0 |
As a player, Cesc Fàbregas experienced five matches at San Siro, all against AC Milan in the Champions League. His most memorable appearance came on 4 March 2008, when he scored the opening goal in Arsenal’s 2-0 victory, eliminating the reigning European champions.
He returned to the stadium four times with Barcelona, making three appearances and remaining on the bench once. His overall record stands at two wins, two draws and one defeat, with four appearances, 247 minutes played and one goal.
Fàbregas at San Siro as Como coach
| Date | Competition | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 December 2024 | Serie A | Inter-Como | 2-0 |
| 15 March 2025 | Serie A | Milan-Como | 2-1 |
| 6 December 2025 | Serie A | Inter-Como | 4-0 |
| 18 February 2026 | Serie A | Milan-Como | 1-1 |
| 21 April 2026 | Coppa Italia, semi-final | Inter-Como | 3-2 |
As Como head coach, Cesc Fàbregas had led his team at San Siro five times before today’s match, playing Inter three times and AC Milan twice.
His record stands at one draw and four defeats, including a heavy 4-0 loss against Inter and the 3-2 Coppa Italia semi-final defeat suffered after Como had taken a 2-0 lead.
The only positive result was the 1-1 draw against AC Milan on 18 February 2026. That match was also marked by a heated touchline confrontation with Massimiliano Allegri, who was sent off following the incident involving Fàbregas and Alexis Saelemaekers.
Fàbregas is therefore still searching for his first victory at San Siro as Como head coach.
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