{
  "id": 6871795,
  "title": "UCL: ‘They’re frightening, scary’ – Fabregas names difficult team to beat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/ucl-theyre-frightening-scary-fabregas-names-difficult-team-to-beat",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-12T05:53:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/12/ucl-theyre-frightening-scary-fabregas-names-difficult-team-to-beat/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fàbregas has described Barcelona as a formidable and challenging opponent in the Champions League. The LaLiga champions have consistently found ways to overcome obstacles, maintaining a high level of play regardless of the players fielded. Barcelona's impressive start to the UEFA Champions League season, with a 5-1 win over Feyenoord, has solidified their lead in the league standings. With 12 points from four matches, Fàbregas praised the team's exceptional skill and consistency, stating that the Blaugrana make you look bad because they can find solutions in every moment. Fàbregas has mentioned that Barcelona's level remains very high, regardless of which player takes the field. Currently, the Blaugrana have triumphed over all their opponents this season, winning all four league matches and scoring 17 goals while conceding only two. As Como manager, Fàbregas will face Barcelona as one of their opponents in the UCL league phase.",
  "summary": "Como manager, Cesc Fàbregas, has named Barcelona a difficult opponent to play against and defeat in the Champions League. The former Barcelona midfielder remarked that the LaLiga champions consistently find solutions to the challenges they face on the field. Barcelona commenced their UEFA Champions League campaign with an impressive 5-1 victory over Feyenoord. They currently […] UCL: ‘They’re…",
  "key_points": [
    "Former Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fàbregas finds Barcelona a formidable opponent in Champions League.",
    "Barcelona leads UEFA Champions League standings with 12 points from four matches."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Barcelona's consistent high-level performance, regardless of the players fielded, makes them a difficult team to beat, causing opponents to look bad, according to Cesc Fàbregas.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}