Fabregas Warns Como After Record-Breaking 9-1 Lens Win

Como delivered one of the most remarkable performances in UEFA Champions League history, crushing RC Lens 9-1 away from home to climb to fourth place in the league-phase standings. However, head coach Cesc Fabregas has urged his players to remain humble and focused, warning them against becoming complacent after their record-breaking victory.

The Italian side produced an extraordinary attacking display to secure their first away win in their debut European campaign. The nine-goal performance made Como the first team to score nine times away from home in Champions League history, while the eight-goal winning margin matched the competition’s biggest-ever victory margin.

Despite the historic result, Fabregas was keen to ensure that his young squad did not get carried away. The former Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea midfielder acknowledged the significance of the night but stressed that one outstanding performance should not change the team’s mentality.

“It has been a great night for Como, for all our fans, and for many of the young players who are just starting their careers. But we have to keep our feet on the ground, stay humble, and keep working hard. This is something we must always learn.”

Fabregas also warned his players against believing that their work was already complete following the emphatic win. He wants the team to treat the result as an important achievement while maintaining the same commitment in their upcoming fixtures.

“We must learn this now so we don’t buy into our own hype or think that the job is already done. We have to learn to say: ‘Okay, it was a good day, let’s move forward and try to keep putting in good performances.'”

Como make Champions League history with 9-1 win over Lens

Como’s victory over Lens will be remembered as one of the biggest away wins in Champions League history. No team had previously scored nine goals away from home in the competition, making the Italian club the first to achieve the milestone.

The eight-goal winning margin also placed Como alongside two previous record-equalling performances. Liverpool defeated Besiktas 8-0 in 2007, while Real Madrid recorded an identical 8-0 victory against Malmo in 2015. Como’s 9-1 result matched the biggest winning margin in the competition, although it set a new benchmark for goals scored by an away team.

The result also had an immediate impact on the league-phase table, lifting Como to fourth place. For a club competing in Europe for the first time, the performance represented another major step in its rapid rise under Fabregas.

The victory was also Como’s first away success in their debut European campaign. It extended their winning streak across all competitions to six matches and gave the team considerable momentum ahead of a demanding domestic fixture against Inter.

Tasos Douvikas leads Como’s nine-goal attacking display

Greek striker Tasos Douvikas was the standout performer in Como’s historic victory, scoring a hat-trick to become the first player to achieve the feat for the club in European competition.

The performance also placed Douvikas among a select group of Greek players to score a hat-trick in the Champions League. He became only the third Greek international to reach the milestone, adding another significant achievement to his European campaign.

Douvikas has now scored in all four of Como’s Champions League matches this season, demonstrating his importance to the team’s attacking structure. His goals against Lens helped take the club’s overall Champions League tally to 19, leaving Como just one goal behind Paris Saint-Germain.

Nico Paz also played a major role in the attacking performance. The midfielder scored once and provided two assists, contributing directly to three of Como’s goals. His influence further highlighted the attacking quality available to Fabregas.

Several other players joined the scoresheet during the nine-goal spectacle. Lucas Da Cunha, Marc-Oliver Kempf, Mattia Liberali, Martin Baturina and teenage debutant Matteo Papaccioli all found the net.

Papaccioli’s goal was particularly notable as the teenager marked his European debut with a contribution to the historic result. The number of different scorers also reflected Como’s collective attacking performance rather than an effort led by just one player.

Cesc Fabregas urges young Como squad to stay humble

Fabregas’ comments after the match focused heavily on maintaining perspective. The Como coach recognised that the result was a special occasion for the club and its supporters, particularly because several players in the squad are still at the beginning of their professional careers.

However, he believes the team must avoid allowing the scale of the victory to affect its expectations or approach. His message was clear: the players can celebrate the achievement, but they must quickly return their attention to the next challenge.

The warning comes at an important stage of Como’s season. Their European campaign has already delivered impressive results, while their domestic performances have placed them among the leading teams in Serie A. Maintaining consistency across both competitions will be a major test for Fabregas and his players.

Rather than treating the Lens result as proof that the job is finished, Fabregas wants his squad to use the performance as motivation to continue improving. His emphasis on humility reflects the need to maintain discipline and focus as the level of competition increases.

Como’s rapid rise under Cesc Fabregas

Como’s progress under Fabregas has been remarkable, especially considering that the club is playing in European competition for the first time. The team has shown that it can compete against established opponents while developing an attacking identity built around technical quality and confidence on the ball.

Como began their Champions League campaign with impressive 4-1 victories over RB Leipzig and Manchester United. They then suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat against Feyenoord before returning to winning ways with the extraordinary 9-1 triumph over Lens.

The victory over Lens was particularly important because it delivered Como’s first away win in their European campaign. It also demonstrated their ability to produce goals against opposition beyond their domestic competition.

The club’s progress has not been limited to Europe. Como are also enjoying an encouraging Serie A campaign, sitting fourth in the standings with 23 points from 10 matches. Their six-match winning streak across all competitions has strengthened their position ahead of the next phase of the season.

Fabregas has overseen a team that has combined attacking ambition with results, although the coach knows that maintaining this level over a longer period will be more difficult than producing one exceptional performance.

Inter clash awaits Como after historic European victory

Como’s attention will now turn towards a major Serie A meeting against Inter on Sunday. Inter are currently second in the league table, making the fixture an important test of Como’s progress and their ability to carry their European momentum into domestic competition.

The match will provide Fabregas’ side with an opportunity to measure themselves against one of Italy’s leading clubs. After scoring nine goals against Lens, Como will enter the contest with confidence, but the quality of the opposition will demand another disciplined performance.

There are also several important Champions League fixtures remaining. Como are scheduled to face AEK Athens, Real Betis, Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona as they continue their debut European campaign.

Those matches will test the depth and consistency of Fabregas’ squad. Their position in the top four of the league-phase standings gives them a strong platform, but there is still considerable work ahead before the European campaign reaches its decisive stage.

Fabregas wants Como to build on the Lens result

Como’s 9-1 victory over Lens has created a historic moment for the club and strengthened their position in the Champions League. Douvikas’ hat-trick, Nico Paz’s contribution and goals from several other players highlighted the attacking depth within Fabregas’ squad.

However, the coach has made it clear that the result should not become a reason for complacency. With a crucial Serie A fixture against Inter and challenging European opponents still to come, Como must maintain their focus and continue working hard.

For Fabregas, the message following the biggest away scoring performance in Champions League history is straightforward: enjoy the achievement, remain humble and keep moving forward.