Como Makes History with Nine-Goal Champions League Rout

In a display of pure attacking dominance, Como 1907 secured a historic 9-1 victory against Lens at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis on Wednesday. This remarkable result allowed the Serie A club to match the record for the biggest winning margin in the modern era of the UEFA Champions League, cementing their status as a formidable force in their debut European campaign.

Greek striker Anastasios Douvikas was the standout performer for the visitors, netting a clinical hat-trick that set the tone for the evening. The scoring spree began early in the seventh minute and continued relentlessly, with the Italian side demonstrating superior tactical coordination under the guidance of manager Cesc Fabregas.

Beyond Douvikas’s heroics, the scoring was shared across the squad, with contributions from Nico Paz, Lucas da Cunha, Marc-Oliver Kempf, Mattia Liberali, and Martin Baturina. The sheer volume of goals saw Como become only the second team in the competition's modern history to reach the nine-goal mark in a single match, joining Bayern Munich, who achieved the feat against Dinamo Zagreb in 2024.

For Lens, the night was a defensive nightmare, marking a record-breaking defeat for a French club in the tournament. While Ruben Aguilar managed to find the net for the hosts, the match remained firmly under Como's control from start to finish. This victory marks Como's third win in four league-phase matches, propelling them to fourth place in the standings and signaling their arrival as a serious contender on the continental stage.