Cesc Fabregas, now the manager of Como, expressed his pride after a 4-1 victory over his former rivals, Manchester United, in the Champions League. The match, held last night, marked a significant moment for the Spanish tactician, who has a storied history with United from his days playing at Arsenal and Chelsea.

Fabregas revealed that he even instructed his players to slow down after taking a commanding 4-0 lead, highlighting the satisfaction of the win despite allowing a late goal from Joshua Zirkzee, who netted a consolation for United.

In his post-match comments, Fabregas stated:

"I can’t lie to you that it wasn’t pride [beating Man Utd]."

He emphasized the importance of enjoying the game and playing with conviction:

"They made me enjoy myself tonight, but not so much for the win, for the result, because they played like I like my team to play, with conviction, with quality, with a clear head, with aggressiveness, with a fierce pressing."

This victory is a notable achievement for Como, who have been playing stylish football under Fabregas's leadership, especially considering their qualification for the Champions League in his first managerial role. Despite the late goal conceded, the overall performance left Fabregas satisfied, while United fans might feel disheartened knowing their team was effectively told to take it easy.