Como’s Suwarso hails Juventus win as unforgettable moment

Como president Mirwan Suwarso still gets goosebumps when he recalls the 4-1 home demolition of Juventus on 24 May 2026 at the Sinigaglia. “That was our first home win over Juve”, Suwarso told the Portugal Football Summit. The Serie A side now sits fourth with 71 points (20W-11D-7L), boasts a +36 goal difference (65 scored, 29 conceded), and trails leaders Inter by 16. A five-game winning streak — capped by a 5-0 rout at Cremonese — underscores the side’s rise under Cesc Fàbregas.

“Cesc gave us belief from day one”

Suwarso is full of praise for the Spanish playmaker-turned-boss: “He believed in us from pre-season. We felt we were growing fast, but having a leader like him was key”. Fàbregas, a veteran of high-pressure dugouts at Monza, has steered Como into the top-four hunt with an attacking brand that has yielded 65 goals in 38 games.

Smolcic the surprise signing who delivered

Asked for a surprise package, Suwarso points to one man: “It was Smolcic, signed from Rijeka in January”. The Croatian defender quickly became a rock at the back for the Lariani. For Suwarso, fresh from outside football circles, the Portugal Football Summit also offered a global networking boost. “Meeting people from all over the world was fantastic”, he said, looking ahead with confidence.

Facilities push: “No one hit pause after the season”

Sporting success is only part of the plan. Suwarso admits: “We had to ask ourselves if our infrastructure was up to scratch”, especially with European ties looming. The club is speeding up upgrades to meet stricter Uefa standards. “We jumped straight back into work after the campaign ended”, the president noted. While chasing fourth place, 16 points behind Inter, Como is also building for the future.