Key Takeaways:
- Como achieved a historic 9-1 away victory against RC Lens at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis, equalling the biggest win in Champions League history
- Anastasios Douvikas scored a hat-trick for Como, who secured their sixth consecutive win in all competitions
- RC Lens suffered their most humiliating European home defeat and will face Marseille in Ligue 1 on Sunday
Match Analysis: Record-Breaking Night in France
Como continued their remarkable run in their debut UEFA Champions League campaign by demolishing RC Lens 9-1 in one of the most lopsided encounters the tournament has witnessed. The Italian side entered the fixture with two wins from three group matches and wasted little time asserting their dominance at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis, securing their sixth straight victory across all competitions.
While Lens managed just a single win from their opening three Champions League fixtures, they started brightly through Florian Thauvin’s early attempt, which Jean Butez dealt with comfortably. However, Como struck first inside the opening ten minutes: Maximo Perrone’s header from a corner was diverted in at close range by Anastasios Douvikas.
A historic night in Lens! ⏹️ https://t.co/P1OqwQzZxh
— Como1907 (@Como_1907) November 4, 2026
First Half: Como’s Ruthless Attack
Lens rallied briefly, with Matthieu Udol heading over the bar and their strong appeals for a handball penalty against Maxence Caqueret waved away by the referee. Despite these moments, Como’s attacking intent was clear every time they pushed forward. Robin Risser did well to tip Nico Paz’s fierce low effort behind, but Como soon doubled their advantage. Paz found Alex Valle with a precise pass into the box, Valle’s header across goal set up Douvikas, who finished off the post.
Shortly before half-time, Como put the contest beyond doubt. A swift counter led to Paz powering his strike past Risser and into the roof of the net, making it 3-0 at the break.
Second Half: Relentless Scoring Sets Historical Benchmark
Como resumed with the same intensity and added to their tally within two minutes of the restart. Paz again orchestrated, threading a perfect ball for Lucas Da Cunha, who swept home first-time. Risser produced a notable stop from Da Cunha moments later but was beaten again soon after by Marc-Oliver Kempf’s header.
Douvikas then latched onto another sublime pass from Paz to complete his hat-trick, finding the far corner for Como’s sixth. The onslaught continued when Mattia Liberali, recently introduced, drove unchallenged into the penalty area and beat Risser at the near post for a seventh goal.
Lens provided a brief response as Ruben Aguilar pulled one back with a well-executed volley, reducing the margin to 7-1. But Como resumed their assault: substitute Martin Baturina beat Risser one-on-one for goal number eight, before Matteo Papacccioli capped the historic night with a stoppage time finish to secure their ninth.
Player Performance and Match Statistics
Anastasios Douvikas notched a hat-trick and played a key role in the club’s milestone victory. Nico Paz was involved in multiple goals, orchestrating play and providing key assists. Lens goalkeeper Robin Risser faced a barrage and could do little to prevent the torrent of goals from Como’s rampant attack.
What’s Next for Both Teams?
The scale of this defeat leaves Lens with significant issues to address before their upcoming Ligue 1 encounter against Marseille on Sunday. For Como, this fixture marks a statement of intent and an assertion of their credentials in their debut Champions League campaign.
