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  "title": "Como thrash Lens 9-1 in record-breaking Champions League rout",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/como-thrash-lens-9-1-in-record-breaking-champions-league-rout-18195209",
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  "published": "2026-11-04T22:44:51.000Z",
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  "account": "Como dominated Lens with a resounding 9-1 victory in a UEFA Champions League match, marking an extraordinary performance in European competition history. Italian powerhouse Como, under manager Cesc Fabregas, showcased their prowess by scoring nine goals in front of their home crowd at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. Teenager Matteo Papaccioli made his senior debut and contributed to the rout with an opening goal on his debut.\n\nAnastasios Douvikas led the charge with a hat-trick, netting two goals and assisting a third, also contributing to a goal tally of four goals in four matches this season. Fellow striker Álex Valle added a goal, with Lucas Da Cunha scoring twice. The victory marked Como's sixth consecutive competitive win, extending their impressive form. The Argentine midfielder scored a goal in tribute to a teammate who had passed away after an on-field accident. Como now looks set for a strong run in the Champions League under Fabregas' guidance.",
  "summary": "Italian side Como thrashed French club Lens 9-1 in a historic UEFA Champions League match, with Anastasios Douvikas scoring a hat-trick. Read More: https://punchng.com/como-thrash-lens-9-1-in-record-breaking-champions-league-rout/",
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