Como's Douvikas Hat-Trick Sparks Record-Equalling 9-1 Champions League Win at Lens

Como produced one of the most remarkable results in Champions League history by thrashing Lens 9-1 away from home, with striker Anastasios Douvikas scoring a hat-trick to help his side equal the record for the largest winning margin in the competition.

The match took place during the ongoing 2026 Champions League group stage, where Como’s dominant performance sent shockwaves through the tournament. The Italian outfit's nine goals matched the highest number ever scored by a single team in a Champions League match since the competition's modern era began in 1992.

Before this game, only two teams had managed to secure victories by an eight-goal margin or more, highlighting the rarity of Como’s achievement. Douvikas’s clinical finishing and the team's overall attacking prowess overwhelmed Lens, who were left shell-shocked by the scale of the defeat on home soil.

This result significantly boosts Como’s standing in their group, improving their goal difference and positioning them as serious contenders to advance to the knockout rounds. Such a commanding win also raises the club’s profile on the European stage, potentially attracting greater attention from fans and sponsors alike.

Elsewhere in the Champions League, Real Madrid secured a dramatic 3-2 victory against AEK Athens thanks to a late winner from Valverde, while Napoli suffered a heavy defeat to Porto. Club Brugge also recorded an important win at PSV, underlining the competitive nature of the tournament at this stage.

Looking ahead, Como will aim to maintain their momentum as the group stage continues, facing tough challenges but now carrying the confidence of a historic triumph. Their next fixtures will be crucial in determining whether they can capitalize on this breakthrough and secure a spot in the knockout phase.

For the latest updates on Como’s Champions League journey and other European fixtures, stay tuned as the competition intensifies.

Source: theguardian.com