Como produced one of the most astonishing results in Champions League history after thrashing French side Lens 9-1 away from home on Wednesday night.
Anastasios Douvikas starred with a sensational hat-trick as Cesc FÃ bregas’ side ran riot at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis. Nico Paz, Lucas Da Cunha, Marc-Oliver Kempf, Mattia Liberali, Martin Baturina and Matteo Papaccioli were also on the scoresheet, while Ruben Aguilar scored Lens’ only goal.
The result equalled the largest winning margin in Champions League history, while Como became the first away team to score nine goals in a Champions League match. It was also a historic night for the Italian club, who have now won three of their opening four matches in their debut Champions League campaign.
The remarkable victory lifted Como into fourth place in the league-phase standings and confirmed their status as one of the competition’s biggest surprise packages this season.