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Como stun Lens with record-equaling 9-1 rout in Champions League
Como produced one of the competition's most dominant performances with a stunning 9-1 victory over Lens, equaling the Champions League record for largest winning margin. The result came as Liverpool fell to a 3-2 defeat at Fenerbahce and Manchester City scraped through against Leipzig.
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Como delivered a devastating display of attacking football to dismantle Lens 9-1 in Wednesday's Champions League fixture, matching the competition's record margin of victory. The Italian club's clinical performance showcased one of the season's most impressive attacking performances, with Lens unable to contain their opponent's relentless assault throughout the match. The lopsided scoreline underscored Como's European credentials in their continental campaign.
Elsewhere, Liverpool's Champions League hopes suffered a setback with a 3-2 loss to Turkish side Fenerbahce. Despite an aggressive attacking approach, the English club could not secure the result required in Istanbul, leaving their position in the group uncertain.
Manchester City edged closer to securing their progression after salvaging a crucial away victory at RB Leipzig. Forward Erling Haaland proved decisive in the encounter, rescuing City from what had appeared a difficult situation in the German fixture. The win maintained City's strong European record despite facing a stern test from the Bundesliga side.