Como secured a historic 9-1 victory over Lens at Stade Bollaert-Delelis in the UEFA Champions League, setting a new competition benchmark for away-match scoring. Anastasios Douvikas led the onslaught with a hat-trick, while Cesc Fabregas’s side dominated the fourth matchday fixture to surge to 19 goals in the tournament.
Como delivered a stunning European statement on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, dismantling host RC Lens 9-1 in Group phase action. According to match reports, the Italian club established a record for the most goals scored by a visiting team in a single Champions League fixture.
Anastasios Douvikas opened the scoring in the seventh minute, sparking an onslaught that overwhelmed Lens goalkeeper Robin Risser through ninety minutes of relentless pressure.
Douvikas Leads Historic Hat-Trick
Anastasios Douvikas anchored the attack by netting three times during the fixture. Douvikas scored his first in the 7th minute.
The Greek striker’s three goals brought his personal Champions League tally to six for the season. Douvikas surpassed prominent forwards such as Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, and Kylian Mbappe in the tournament’s scoring charts.
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Goals Flow From Eight Scorers
Beyond Douvikas, five other players found the back of the net for the visiting team in northern France. Nico Paz struck a shot in the 40th minute after receiving a pass from Couto.
Lucas Da Cunha extended the lead in the 47th minute with a strike to the far post. Marc-Oliver Kempf added a header from a corner in the 53rd minute to make it 5-1.
Mattia Liberali capitalized on a long ball from Jacobo Ramon in the 62nd minute to score the sixth. Martin Baturina combined with Liberali in the 69th minute for the eighth goal, before Matteo Papaccioli sealed the 9-1 scoreline in stoppage time after a VAR check confirmed he beat the offside trap.
Lens managed a lone consolation goal in the 65th minute when Aguilar converted a first-time volley from a corner kick against Como goalkeeper Jean Butez.
Presidential Praise for Fabregas
Como club president Mirwan Suwarso shared his admiration for manager Cesc Fabregas following the record-breaking win. Mirwan Suwarso posted an Instagram Story addressing the coach directly.
“Suatu kehormatan dan keistimewaan bagi saya untuk menyebut Anda sebagai kolega,” wrote Mirwan, adding that he was deeply impressed by the team’s trajectory. The victory extended Como’s winning streak across all competitions to six matches.
Just seven seasons prior, Como was competing in Serie D, the fourth tier of Italian football, before ascending to Europe’s elite stage under Fabregas.
Zidane Defends Risser Selection
The heavy defeat placed Lens goalkeeper Robin Risser under scrutiny. Kompas reported that France national team coach Zinedine Zidane faced questions over his decision to include Risser in the latest Les Bleus squad.
Zidane defended the call during a press conference, explaining that Risser had already been slated for inclusion prior to the Champions League match. “Ada satu tim sangat efisien, dan ada tim lain yang sebenarnya cukup bagus, dengan pemain-pemain yang melakukan hal-hal sangat baik, tetapi dalam pertandingan ini mereka tertekan dan kehilangan fokus,” Zidane said, as reported by Kompas.
Kompas noted that while Risser conceded nine goals, Como goalkeeper Jean Butez was omitted from the France squad for upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures against Italy and Turkey. Meanwhile, Como captain Lucas Da Cunha earned a selection for France following his standout performance in the match.
Surpassing Europe’s Heavyweights
The 9-1 scoreline elevated Como’s total to 19 goals across their first four Champions League fixtures. The Italian club boasts a tournament average of 4.75 goals per match.
Barcelona and Liverpool have recorded 14 goals each, Real Madrid sits with 13, and Manchester City has accumulated 12. Only Paris Saint-Germain have scored more, holding 20 goals through four matches.
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