'We were completely dominated' - Lens boss Yannick Cahuzac tells players to take 'a long, hard look' at themselves after historic 9-1 Champions League defeat to Como
Lens head coach Yannick Cahuzac has challenged his shell-shocked squad to confront some harsh truths after suffering a historic 9-1 Champions League thrashing at home to Como on Wednesday night. Cesc Fabregas' ruthless Italian visitors ran riot at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis to record the largest away victory in the tournament's history.
Lens suffered a historic 9-1 defeat at home to Italian side Como in the Champions League, marking the largest away victory in the competition's history. The French team was overwhelmed by the Serie A side, with Cesc Fabregas leading the ruthless attack. Lens' only consolation goal came from right-back Ruben Aguilar in the 65th minute.
Manager Yannick Cahuzac demanded his players take full responsibility for the collapse, urging them to confront harsh truths and regain pride before facing domestic rivals Marseille in Ligue 1.
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