Cesc Fàbregas and Sergi Roberto return home

The 'Festa del Gamper Estrella Damm' will be an extra special day for two figures from the ranks of Barça's opponents on Sunday at the Estadi Johan Cruyff, Italian club Como 1907. The coach of the Serie A side is none other than Cesc Fàbregas whilst amongst the playing staff we find another blaugrana legend in Sergi Roberto. 

Three seasons of success for Fàbregas

Catalan Cesc Fàbregas returned to FC Barcelona in 2011 after coming up through the youth ranks alongside the like of Leo Messi and Gerard Piqué before leaving for Arsenal as a 16 year old. In three seasons with the first team the midfielder won no less then six trophies as a blaugrana. 

In his first campaign Fàbregas won four trophies: the Spanish Super Cup, the UEFA Super Cup, the Club World Cup and the Copa del Rey. In 2013 he added another Spanish Super Cup and the La Liga title to his list of honours and his ability to get forward from midfield helped him to score 42 goals in 151 appearances as a Barça player. 

Sergi Roberto, the return of a Barça stalwart 

It will also be a special occasion for former blaugrana Sergi Roberto as he returns in a Como 1907 shirt. The Catalan born player made his debut in 2010 for the first team and went on to became a valuable squad member, remembered for his unforgettable in Barça improbable comeback against PSG in the Champions League under coach Luis Enrique. The versatile midfielder departed the blaugranes at the end of the 2023/24 season for a new adventure in Serie A. 

In his 13 seasons with the first team, La Masia product Sergi Roberto won no less than 7 league titles, 6 Copas del Rey, 2 Champions Leagues, 2 World Club Cups, 2 UEFA Super Cup and 6 Spanish Super Cups. 

Finally, not forgetting defender Àlex Valle. The left back is also set to face his former club as a Como 1907 player with Valle having represented Barça at U19 level and also with Barça Atlètic.