Nico Paz pays tribute to Jesus de Miguel as Fabregas' Como become first team to score 9 away goals in UCL

Chelsea faithful once sang of Fabregas being a magical presence. The Spanish midfielder has indeed left an indelible mark on the beautiful game, claiming major honors with Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea. Now, he is leaving his mark in Europe's elite arena. On Wednesday night, his Como side delivered a breathtaking performance, trouncing French club Lens 9–1 away from home and shattering Champions League records.

The Italian newcomers became the first team to score nine goals away from home in the competition's history. This eight-goal margin also matched the Champions League record held by Liverpool and Real Madrid. Como's feat placed them second only to Bayern Munich's 9–2 victory over Dinamo Zagreb in 2024.

Fabregas' side has now scored 19 goals in their opening four Champions League matches, surpassing Juventus' previous record of 14 goals in a club's first four games. Their attacking prowess and seamless teamwork make their football an absolute delight to watch. Nico Paz pays emotional tribute to Jesus de Miguel, whose tragic death was commemorated with a shirt displaying a photograph of the late striker and the message "Rest in peace."

The 22-year-old Argentine midfielder scored a hat-trick and provided two assists, but his emotional gesture stands out as one of the most poignant moments of the match. Como's remarkable Champions League campaign has been nothing short of extraordinary, as they have now won three of their opening four matches, scoring 19 goals and securing a fourth-place position in the league phase standings. This debut in Europe's biggest club competition has been a testament to Como's resilience and ambition.