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Como sets Champions League away record with 9-1 victory

Outlets agree that Como defeated Lens 9-1 to set a scoring record, though they differ slightly on whether it marks the most away goals or overall goals in tournament history.

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At a glance

  • Como defeated Lens with a score of 9-1 during a Champions League match.123
  • Anastasios Douvikas scored a hat-trick during the match.23

Como secured a 9-1 victory against Lens in the Champions League.123

Anastasios Douvikas contributed a hat-trick to the win.23

The match resulted in a historic scoring milestone in the tournament.123

Where sources agree

  • Como beat Lens 9-13 of 3
  • Anastasios Douvikas scored a hat-trick2 of 3
  • The match was part of the Champions League3 of 3

Where sources differ

Did Como set a record for away goals or total goals in Champions League history?

Set a record for most goals on the road in the competition's history.1

Equalled the record for the most goals scored in a single Champions League game.2

Recorded the biggest away win in Champions League history.3

We show both readings and don't pick a side.

Who covered this

1 National2 International

Sources

  1. 1ESPNFabregas: Como can't buy into 'hype' after record 9-goal UCL night ↗
  2. 2The GuardianChampions League: Como clobber Lens 9-1 after Real Madrid roar back to deny AEK Athens ↗
  3. 3BBC SportComo score nine to make Champions League history ↗

Based on reporting from these reputable newsrooms and reviewed by Orbit’s editors. A fact appears only when at least two sources report it. Orbit is not affiliated with these publishers.

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