Italian side Como, managed by former midfield maestro Cesc Fàbregas, sent shockwaves across Europe by securing a spectacular 9-1 away victory against French club Lens in the UEFA Champions League group stage. This historic performance officially equals the biggest-ever winning margin in the tournament’s modern history. Propelled by a magnificent hat-trick from forward Anastasios Douvikas and commanding plays from young star Nico Paz, Fàbregas’ side has defied all pre-tournament expectations, comfortably climbing to fourth place in the overall league standings at the midway point of the European campaign.
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