Como Unstoppable!
Italian underdogs Como produced one of the most extraordinary performances in UEFA Champions League history, demolishing RC Lens 9-1 in a remarkable ten-goal thriller.
Cesc FÃ bregas’ side delivered an attacking masterclass, with Anastasios Douvikas scoring a sensational hat-trick and Nico Paz contributing one goal and two assists.
The emphatic victory lifted Como to fourth place in the 2026/27 Champions League standings with nine points from four matches.
For a club experiencing its debut Champions League campaign, scoring nine goals against European opposition represents an extraordinary achievement.
Lens vs Como 1-9: Match Highlights and Goals
Como entered the encounter determined to continue their impressive European form, but few anticipated such an extraordinary scoreline.
First Half: Douvikas and Nico Paz Dominate
Anastasios Douvikas opened the scoring in the seventh minute, giving Como the perfect start.
The Greek striker doubled his tally in the 32nd minute before Nico Paz scored in the 40th minute.
Como entered halftime with a commanding 3-0 advantage, leaving Lens struggling to contain their attacking movement.
Second Half: Como Complete Historic Nine-Goal Rout
Lucas Da Cunha extended Como’s lead in the 47th minute before Maximilian Kempf scored seven minutes later.
Douvikas completed his hat-trick in the 57th minute, taking Como’s advantage to 6-0.
Mergim Liberali added another goal in the 62nd minute.
Lens managed a consolation through Ruben Aguilar in the 65th minute, but Como continued attacking.
Martin Baturina scored in the 69th minute before Matteo Papaccioli completed the remarkable victory in stoppage time.
Final Score: RC Lens 1-9 Como
Goalscorers:
Lens: Ruben Aguilar (65′)
Como: Douvikas (7′, 32′, 57′), Nico Paz (40′), Da Cunha (47′), Kempf (54′), Liberali (62′), Baturina (69′), Papaccioli (90+2′).
Douvikas Hat-Trick Leads Champions League Golden Boot Race
Anastasios Douvikas delivered an outstanding performance, scoring three goals against Lens.
The Greek striker now has six goals in four Champions League matches, placing him at the top of the competition’s goalscoring charts.
His intelligent movement, positioning, and clinical finishing have made him essential to Como’s attacking system.
If he maintains his impressive form, Douvikas could emerge as a serious contender for the Champions League Golden Boot.
Nico Paz Shines With Goal and Two Assists
While Douvikas grabbed the headlines, Nico Paz produced another exceptional performance.
The Argentine midfielder contributed one goal and two assists, repeatedly troubling Lens with his creativity and technical ability.
Paz now has eight goal contributions in four Champions League appearances this season.
Under FÃ bregas, the talented midfielder continues developing into one of Europe’s most exciting young players.
His performances have been instrumental in Como’s remarkable European campaign.
Cesc FÃ bregas Turns Como Into Champions League Giant Killers
Cesc FÃ bregas deserves enormous credit for transforming Como into one of Europe’s most entertaining attacking teams.
The former Arsenal, Barcelona, and Chelsea midfielder has implemented an ambitious playing philosophy that continues producing impressive results.
Como’s Champions League Results
| Opponent | Result |
|---|---|
| RC Lens | Won 9-1 |
| Manchester United | Won 4-1 |
| RB Leipzig | Won 4-1 |
| Feyenoord | Lost 3-2 |
Como have scored 19 goals in four Champions League matches, averaging 4.75 goals per game.
Their victories against Manchester United, Leipzig, and Lens demonstrate their ability to challenge established European opponents.
Como Join Bayern Munich in Champions League History
Como’s nine-goal performance places them alongside some of the highest-scoring teams in recent Champions League history.
Notable results include Bayern Munich’s 8-2 victory over Barcelona in 2020 and their 9-2 triumph against Dinamo Zagreb in 2024.
Como’s 9-1 victory over Lens in 2026 now joins those remarkable performances.
Achieving this milestone during their debut Champions League campaign makes the result even more impressive.
Como Climb to Fourth in Champions League Standings
Following their historic victory, Como moved into fourth place with nine points and a +13 goal difference.
Champions League Top Five
With the top eight teams qualifying directly for the Round of 16, Como are well-positioned to challenge for automatic qualification.
However, maintaining consistency against stronger opponents will be essential.
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Final Thoughts: Como Send Warning to Europe’s Giants
Como’s remarkable 9-1 victory over Lens represents one of the standout results of the 2026/27 Champions League season.
Douvikas delivered a sensational hat-trick, Nico Paz impressed with his creativity, and FÃ bregas demonstrated his tactical brilliance.
With 19 goals in four matches, Como have become one of Europe’s most exciting attacking teams.
Can Cesc FÃ bregas guide Como into the Champions League knockout stages?
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