Como vs Lens: 9–1 Champions League Result, Hat Trick and Record — Nov. 5, 2026

Information checked: November 5, 2026, 5:15 a.m. in the United Kingdom (Greenwich Mean Time, GMT, UTC+00:00; 05:15 UTC). This is a post-match report, not a preview of a future fixture.

Como 1907 beat RC Lens 9–1 on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, in the UEFA Champions League. The extraordinary away win at Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Lens, France, matched the competition's largest winning margin: eight goals. Anastasios Douvikas struck a hat trick, while Como scored six times in the second half after leading 3–0 at the interval. UEFA, Lens and Como have all published the final result.

Searches for “Como vs Lens” may suggest Como played at home, but Lens were the hosts. The official match was Lens 1–9 Como, in Matchday 4 of the 2026–27 Champions League league phase. The result, scorers and record significance are confirmed by UEFA's November 4 matchday roundup and RC Lens' official report.

What was the final score of Como vs Lens in the Champions League?

The official final score was Lens 1, Como 9. The home side were 3–0 down at halftime and conceded six more goals after the break. UEFA's 2026–27 league-phase results and Como's official match report agree on the score, venue and competition.

France had returned to Central European Time when the match was played: summer daylight saving time ended on October 25, 2026. The United Kingdom was on Greenwich Mean Time on November 4, so Lens was one hour ahead of the UK. Both the local kickoff and its UK equivalent fell on Wednesday, November 4; there was no date change. The official schedule's 21:00 CET is therefore 20:00 GMT and 20:00 UTC.

Who scored in Lens 1–9 Como?

Douvikas opened the scoring in the seventh minute, added a second in the 32nd, and completed his hat trick in the 57th. Nico Paz made it 3–0 before halftime. Lucas Da Cunha, Marc-Oliver Kempf and Mattia Liberali joined the scorers after the break. Lens' Ruben Aguilar responded with a volley, but Como's Martin Baturina and Matteo Papaccioli completed the scoring. Papaccioli's goal came in added time.

Here is the confirmed goal sequence, based on the clubs' post-match accounts and UEFA's roundup:

1. Como 1–0: Anastasios Douvikas (7th minute).
2. Como 2–0: Anastasios Douvikas (32nd).
3. Como 3–0: Nico Paz (40th).
4. Como 4–0: Lucas Da Cunha (47th).
5. Como 5–0: Marc-Oliver Kempf (early in the second half).
6. Como 6–0: Anastasios Douvikas (57th, completing his hat trick).
7. Como 7–0: Mattia Liberali (62nd).
8. Lens 1–7: Ruben Aguilar (65th, according to Lens' match report).
9. Como 8–1: Martin Baturina (69th).
10. Como 9–1: Matteo Papaccioli (second-half stoppage time).

The precise displayed minute for certain goals varies slightly between published match feeds, particularly stoppage time. This does not affect the confirmed scorers or final result. UEFA named Douvikas its Player of the Match and noted that the hat trick took him to six goals in the Champions League campaign at that point.

Why was Como's 9–1 victory over Lens a Champions League record?

The significance lies in the eight-goal winning margin, not in a claim that no team had ever scored nine. UEFA's history of the biggest Champions League wins identifies Como's 9–1 victory alongside Liverpool's 8–0 defeat of Beşiktaş and Real Madrid's 8–0 defeat of Malmö, each an eight-goal margin.

Bayern Munich's previous 9–2 win over Dinamo Zagreb shows why the distinction matters: Bayern had also scored nine in a Champions League match, but its winning margin was seven. Como joined Bayern as a team to score nine in one Champions League game, while matching the competition record for the size of a victory. UEFA characterized the performance as exceptional in Como's debut Champions League campaign.

How did Como dominate at Stade Bollaert-Delelis?

The opening half established the pattern. Como took the lead from a close-range Douvikas finish and extended it with a second goal by the same striker. Paz struck before halftime, leaving Lens three goals behind at the break. Lens' official report described Como controlling the tempo early, while Como's report documented the rapid second-half scoring burst.

Four more Como goals arrived between the 47th and 62nd minutes, taking the score to 7–0. Aguilar's reply in the 65th minute briefly reduced the deficit, but it did not reverse the direction of the contest. Two more Como goals produced the record-equalling final score. The confirmed timeline supports the conclusion that Como finished their attacks repeatedly; explanations about individual defensive responsibility or a specific dressing-room dispute would require separate evidence.

For context, the official accounts show Cesc Fàbregas managing Como, with goalkeeper Jean Butez and players such as Paz, Douvikas and Da Cunha involved. Lens' match report described the home side attempting to respond but being unable to arrest Como's scoring run. A scoreline of this size is striking, yet a single match should not be treated as proof that every future game between these teams will follow the same pattern.

What does Lens vs Como mean for the Champions League standings?

UEFA's November 4 roundup reported Como in fourth place in the league-phase standings at the halfway point of the eight-game stage. The result gave Como a third win from four Champions League matches, following victories over Leipzig and Manchester United and a defeat to Feyenoord. Lens, meanwhile, had lost three straight league-phase games after opening with a win against Slavia Praha.

These are standings and form observations as of the completed Matchday 4. Teams still had four league-phase games scheduled, so their eventual league positions, elimination or qualification could not be determined solely from the 9–1 result. A large goal difference may matter later, but that is conditional on the remaining results and UEFA's competition ranking rules.

Are Como and Lens playing each other again?

UEFA's published league-phase schedule lists Como vs AEK Athens and Leipzig vs Lens for November 24, 2026. It does not list a second Como–Lens meeting in the remaining league-phase fixtures. A future knockout meeting would depend on qualification and the competition draw; none should be assumed at this point.

For a separate historical detail, Lens won the 2026 Como Cup preseason tournament hosted by Como, beating Villarreal 3–1 in the final on August 1, according to Como's tournament report. That trophy was not awarded for the November 4 Champions League fixture and is not evidence that Lens beat Como in this particular European match.

Where can UK fans watch highlights or check official match information?

Because the match has finished, the most useful sources are the official UEFA Lens–Como match page, UEFA's matchday highlights and roundup, and the two clubs' post-match reports. Video availability can depend on territory, account status and rights; a link to a highlights page does not guarantee unrestricted replay access in the UK.

For the teams' upcoming games and later standings, use UEFA's fixture list by club. It is more suitable than reusing a pre-match preview, which might still say Lens vs Como is upcoming or omit the final score.

FAQ: Como vs Lens

Did Como beat Lens 9–1?

Yes. Como won 9–1 away at RC Lens on November 4, 2026, in the UEFA Champions League league phase. The score is confirmed by UEFA and both clubs.

Where was Como vs Lens played and what time did it start in the UK?

Lens hosted Como at Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Lens, France. Kickoff was 9:00 p.m. CET (UTC+01:00), equivalent to 8:00 p.m. UK GMT (UTC+00:00), or 20:00 UTC, on November 4, 2026.

Who scored the hat trick in Lens vs Como?

Anastasios Douvikas scored three goals for Como, in the seventh, 32nd and 57th minutes. UEFA named him Player of the Match.