The former Arsenal man savoured a triumphant night in Bergamo with Como's first Italian top-flight win in two decades
Celtic's Champions League rivals Atalanta were left stunned as former Arsenal and Chelsea man Cesc Fabregas led Como to a first Serie A victory in more than two decades.
Fabregas and his players celebrated in the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo – where Brendan Rodgers will take his side next month on matchday three of UEFA's premier competition – after edging a five-goal thriller against the Europa League holders. And it comes just days after another of the big guns in Celtic's section, Borussia Dortmund, were hammered 5-1 in the Bundesliga with the Germans next up for the Hoops in Europe.
Celtic kicked off their campaign with a 5-1 thrashing of Slovan Bratislava at Parkhead and with confidence soaring through Rodgers' side they will be even more hopeful ahead of two tough away days given their rivals have both stumbled domestically. Fabregas watched as his Como side, owned by tobacco giant Djarum, scored three goals in a thrilling 12-minute spell that turned the tide against a formidable Atalanta side. The former Spain international was confirmed in the summer as Como boss for the club's first season in the top flight in 21 years. And he said: “It feels amazing to lead this team to such a historic victory."
The match was due to take place on Monday night but was postponed for 24 hours due to torrential rain that plagued the Bergamo region. Atalanta took the lead through Davide Zappacosta but Como hit back three times before Europa League final hat-trick hero Ademola Lookman scored a late consolation from the penalty spot
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