Lens, France: Following a stunning 9-1 rout of RC Lens in their UEFA Champions League clash, Como's debutant coach Cesc Fabregas has cautioned his team against complacency. Fabregas stressed the importance of staying grounded and not getting carried away by their own success, even after a record-equalling performance.

Playing away from home, Fabregas's side delivered a football masterclass, matching Real Madrid's 8-0 triumph over Malmo in 2015 with their own goal-fest. This historic win adds another feather to Como's cap in their maiden Champions League season, which has already seen them defeat Bundesliga powerhouse RB Leipzig and English giants Manchester United. In Serie A, they currently hold a remarkable fourth position, vying for the title after their promotion to Italy's top-flight league in 2024, ending a 21-year absence.

Fabregas, as quoted by ESPN, reflected on the night: "It has been a great night for Como, for all our fans, and for many of the young players who are just starting their careers. But we have to keep our feet on the ground, stay humble, and keep working hard. This is something we must always learn." He further added, "We must learn this now so we don't buy into our own hype or think that the job is already done. We have to learn to say: 'Okay, it was a good day, let us move forward and try to keep putting in good performances.'"

The goals came thick and fast, with Tasos Douvikas netting a sensational hat-trick (7th, 32nd, 57th minutes). Nico Paz (40th), Lucas da Cunha (47th), and Marc-Oliver Kempf (53rd) also found the back of the net, making it 6-0 within an hour. Despite Ruben Aguilar's consolation goal for Lens in the 65th minute, Como continued their dominance with goals from Mattia Liberali (62nd), Martin Baturina (69th), and Matteo Papaccioli (90th + 2), sealing an unforgettable victory. Como's impressive tally of 19 goals across four matches places them just behind PSG's 20, providing a significant goal difference advantage, having conceded only six goals compared to PSG's five.

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