Como thrash Lens 8-1 as City and Leipzig share points in Champions League action

Como's eight-goal haul overwhelms Lens in a stunning 8-1 victory, the day’s biggest surprise in the Champions League group stage. Manchester City and RB Leipzig were locked at 2-2 after a lively first half. Borussia Dortmund regained the lead against Real Betis following a missed save by Betis keeper Álvaro Valles, and Aitor Ruibal later reduced the deficit for the Spanish side. Porto took the lead against Napoli when Gabri Veiga scored. Viking moved ahead 2-1 over Sabah after Zlatko Tripic netted a rebound following his saved penalty. Club Brugge retook the advantage over PSV when Carlos Forbs found the net. Liverpool travelled to face Fenerbahçe and Real Madrid hosted AEK Athens in the early kick‑offs, both matches still underway. Liverpool and Real Madrid previously posted 8-0 wins over Beşiktaş and Malmö, records that could be tested later this week.

Context

These fixtures are part of the Champions League group phase, where each team needs a top‑two finish to reach the knockout round.