RC Lens crushed 9-1 at home by Como in historic Champions League defeat

RC Lens suffered one of the heaviest defeats in Champions League history, losing 9-1 at home to Serie A side Como 1907. Les Sang et Or became the first team to concede nine goals in a home game in the competition, and the result matches the tournament's joint-heaviest defeat, alongside Real Madrid's 8-0 win over Malmo in 2015 and Liverpool's 8-0 win over Besiktas in 2007.

A difficult night at the Stade Bollaert

Lens fans, known for their passion and loyalty, began leaving the Stade Bollaert long before the final whistle. In the closing stages, the players were jeered and booed by the home crowd. Ruben Aguilar scored Lens' only goal of the night.

Cahuzac calls it humiliation

Speaking after the match, Lens manager Yannick Cahuzac said the only word he could find was humiliation, describing the feeling he had. The Corsican stepped up from his role as assistant after the club decided to part ways with Dino Toppmoller earlier in the season, by mutual consent.

Cahuzac said the squad would have to talk to each other and rediscover some pride ahead of Sunday's match against Olympique de Marseille. He declined to reveal what was said in the dressing room after the final whistle.

Players shocked and apologetic

Several players who spoke to the media appeared deeply affected by the result. Aguilar said: "Tonight, we will go back home with a feeling of shame." He added: "We were walked over. In the name of the people of Lens, we are sorry. All of the players are shocked."

Midfielder Michael Cuisance also reflected on the defeat. "We were taught a lesson today," he said. "I have no words."