Como’s Historic 9-1 Victory Over Lens Sets Multiple Records in Champions League History
Como’s remarkable 9-1 victory against Lens away from home has made history in the UEFA Champions League, marking a significant milestone that future generations will remember. This unprecedented match saw Como etch their name into record books, prompting fans and statisticians alike to take notice.
The game showcased numerous records that captivated audiences throughout its duration.
Como now holds the distinction of being the only team in the Champions League, since its rebranding in 1992, to win by an eight-goal margin after scoring nine goals. Notably, Liverpool and Real Madrid have achieved eight-goal victories in the past, overcoming Besiktas and Malmo respectively.
The last time a team recorded nine goals in an away match in the European Cup was Feyenoord, who triumphed 9-0 against Olympiakos Nicosia in 1971.
Additionally, Como has become the first Italian club to score at least seven goals in an away match within the history of the European Cup/UEFA Champions League.
In terms of individual accomplishments, Douvikas stands out as the second player ever to score in each of a team’s first four matches in UEFA Champions League history, following the legendary Alessandro Del Piero, who achieved the feat with Juventus in 1995/96.
On the other hand, Lens faced an unfortunate series of records during this match. They became the first team to concede nine goals at home in the Champions League. Furthermore, they are only the second French club to concede such a number in a European competition, the first being Strasbourg, who lost 10-2 to MTK Budapest in the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in 1961. This match marked the second occurrence in Lens’s history of conceding nine goals, previously having lost 9-1 to Marseille in April 1940.
