Serie A fans are in for a unique clash this Friday as Como hosts Sassuolo at the historic Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium in giornata 13. Dubbed the \u201cIndonesian Derby,\u201d the matchup carries special significance for Indonesian football fans thanks to Como\u2019s ownership and Sassuolo\u2019s Indonesian star.<\/p>\n
Como\u2019s story is nothing short of remarkable. Once on the brink of bankruptcy, the club was rescued by the Hartono family, who invested heavily to stabilize and rebuild the team. After finishing as Serie B runner-up in 2023\/24<\/strong>, Como earned promotion to Serie A for the 2024\/25 season. Now in their second year in the top flight<\/strong>, they have become one of the league\u2019s surprise packages.<\/p>\n Currently sitting sixth in the table, Como is just three points shy of a Champions League spot. Their confidence is high after a stunning 5\u20131 victory over Torino in Turin last week. Head coach Cesc F\u00e0bregas expects his side to maintain that level of performance against Sassuolo.<\/p>\n \u201cSassuolo are a team that play bold, attacking football, with strong wide players, quality in attack, and a very clear game plan. I like the way they approach matches. They\u2019re having an excellent season, and it promises to be an open, technical game; a pleasure to play,” said the boss.<\/p>\n “Against Torino we saw important signs: hunger and determination to make a difference in every detail. But now comes the hardest part: making that our standard, week after week. The difference is made by those who come on, change the game, and feel that urge to challenge the opponent. Consistency comes from that.\u201d<\/p>\n People Also Read:\u00a0<\/strong>The Anti-Moneyball Twist: How Cesc Fabregas Reimagines Data at Como FC<\/a><\/p>\n