Como sets Champions League away goals record with 9-1 rout of Lens
Cesc Fabregas' Italian side becomes first team to score nine goals away in the competition's history.
At a glance
- Como became the first team to score nine away goals in Champions League history
- The 9–1 victory equalled the record winning margin of eight goals
- Como has scored 19 goals in their opening four Champions League matches, breaking the previous record of 14
- Douvikas scored three goals; Paz added one goal and two assists
Como defeated Lens 9–1 away in the Champions League on Wednesday, establishing a new record as the first team to score nine goals in an away match in the competition. The Italian club, in their debut Champions League campaign, also set a record for goals scored in a club's opening four matches with 19 total.
Greek striker Tasos Douvikas scored a hat trick, while Argentine midfielder Nico Paz contributed a goal and two assists. The eight-goal winning margin equalled the Champions League record for victory margins, held by Liverpool and Real Madrid.
Why it matters
The performance demonstrates Como's attacking prowess in their debut Champions League season under manager Cesc Fabregas, a former Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea player.
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