Como manager Cesc Fabregas has expressed frustration over his team’s failure to keep a clean sheet despite their remarkable 9-1 victory over Lens in Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League encounter.

The Italian side produced a stunning attacking display in France, becoming the first Italian club to score nine goals away from home in the history of the European Cup and Champions League.

However, Fabregas was left disappointed after former Monaco teammate Ruben Aguilar grabbed a consolation goal for the hosts in the 65th minute.

According to GOAL, the former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder admitted that the defensive lapse was particularly frustrating because it came after he had made tactical adjustments following three substitutions.

What Fabregas Said

“I am angry over the goal we conceded, as we changed something in our defending with the three substitutions.

“Plus it was scored by a former teammate of mine, I played with Ruben Aguilar at Monaco, and I told him I’d never seen you score a goal like that before! It was honestly a great goal.”

The Spaniard explained that Como had altered their defensive approach before Aguilar found the net, denying his side what would have been their first Champions League clean sheet.

Fabregas, however, reserved some praises for his team after a historic night: “It is also our fourth ever Champions League game, so four is the key number here.

“I’m happy, this is football and everything went our way. The lads did well, now we have to prepare for a very important match on Sunday, the ninth in a run between breaks for international duty.”

Como Now On Six-Match Winning Run

Despite the setback, it was a memorable night for Como, who recorded their sixth consecutive victory across all competitions.

Tasos Douvikas was the standout performer, scoring a hat-trick to extend his goalscoring run to four consecutive Champions League appearances.

Nico Paz, Lucas Da Cunha, Marc-Oliver Kempf, Mattia Liberali, Martin Baturina and 18-year-old debutant Matteo Papaccioli were also on target as Como overwhelmed their French opponents.

The result marked another significant milestone in the club’s remarkable rise under Fabregas, with the Italian outfit climbing to fourth in the Champions League standings after four matches.

Meanwhile, Como will be hoping to carry their impressive European form into Sunday’s Serie A encounter against defending champions Inter Milan.

The match represents another significant test for Fabregas’ side, who are currently enjoying one of the most successful periods in the club’s history.