Como make history with record-breaking Champions League rout

Como continued their remarkable Champions League adventure with a record-shattering 9-1 triumph away to Lens, a result that further cemented the Italian club’s status as one of the competition’s biggest surprises. The victory lifted the Lariani into the top four of the League Phase standings after four matches, having won three of them.

The nine-goal haul made Como the first Italian side ever to score at least seven times in an away match in Europe’s premier club competition. With 19 goals in four games, they now boast the tournament’s second-best attack behind only Paris Saint-Germain.

Despite several key absences, including Moise Kean and Assane Diao, Fàbregas once again found solutions through an adaptable midfield inspired by Nico Paz, who leads the competition for goal involvements with three goals and five assists.

Tasos Douvikas struck a hat-trick to move ahead of Erling Haaland in the scoring charts, while youngsters Mattia Liberali and Matteo Papaccioli also entered the record books with landmark goals.