Como Set Champions League Record with Stunning 9-1 Victory Over Lens
Como has equalled the record for the most goals scored in a single Champions League game by thrashing Lens 9-1. Anastasios Douvikas shone with a hat-trick for the Serie A side, while Nico Paz contributed significantly with a goal and two assists.
Lucas Da Cunha, Marc-Oliver Kempf, Mattia Liberali, Martin Baturina, and Matteo Papaccioli also found the back of the net during the match, showcasing a spellbinding display. Cesc Fabregas‘ team has now secured three victories out of four matches in their inaugural campaign at the top tier of European football.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid continued their perfect start in the Champions League, defeating AEK Athens 3-2 in Greece. Federico Valverde scored a thrilling winner in the second minute of added time to clinch the match.
Aboubakary Koita put the hosts ahead in the 12th minute before Jude Bellingham equalized for Real Madrid 20 minutes later. Stavros Pilios restored the lead for AEK Athens with 15 minutes remaining, but Kylian Mbappe leveled the game soon after, only for Valverde to complete the comeback.
In Czechia, Viktor Gyokeres excelled with a goal and an assist, guiding Arsenal to a 2-1 victory over Slavia Prague. His contributions helped the Gunners ascend to third place in the Champions League standings.
In contrast, Liverpool faced a setback with their first defeat of the campaign, losing 3-2 to Fenerbahce. Vedat Muriqi scored the decisive goal for the Turkish side in the 79th minute after Liverpool had initially led twice during the match.
Erling Haaland also scored late to secure a 3-2 win for Manchester City against RB Leipzig. In another match, Scott McTominay netted for Napoli, but they suffered a 4-1 defeat against Porto, who had previously lost their first three games in the competition. Club Brugge climbed to ninth place with a 2-1 win at PSV, while Konstantinos Karetsas scored the winner for Borussia Dortmund in their 2-1 victory over Real Betis. Additionally, Erik Botheim netted a brace as Viking achieved their first win, defeating 10-man Sabah 4-1.
