Fabregas’ Como Make Champions League History with 9-1 Rout of Lens

Italian debutants Como 1907 equalled the record for the biggest winning margin in modern Champions League history, dismantling RC Lens 9-1 in a jaw-dropping away display at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis.

Cesc Fàbregas’ high-flying side showed zero mercy from the opening whistle. Greek striker Anastasios Douvikas opened the floodgates in the seventh minute, later completing a clinical hat-trick to propel himself to the top of the tournament’s scoring charts. A dazzling solo effort from Nico Paz ensured the visitors went into the interval with a commanding 3-0 cushion.

Rather than slowing down, the Biancoblu ran completely riot in the second half. Lucas Da Cunha and Marc-Oliver Kempf quickly added to the tally, before substitute Mattia Liberali made it seven. Lens managed a brief moment of consolation when Ruben Aguilar struck a sensational long-range volley, but Como quickly responded through Martin Baturina.

The historic rout was capped off in stoppage time when 18-year-old debutant Matteo Papaccioli slotted home after a lengthy VAR review, sealing the biggest away win the competition has ever seen. The victory lifts sensational Como to fourth in the table with nine points.