Champions League: After the debacle against Como, Lens is severely criticized by the press

RC Lens' heavy defeat against Como continues to generate much discussion. Beaten 9-1 at home, the Sang et Or (Blood and Gold) endured a nightmarish evening, which did not go unnoticed by the French and international media. In the aftermath of this humiliation, newspapers did not mince words in describing the catastrophic performance of the Lens players.

In France, the reactions were particularly harsh. The sports daily L'Équipe made its position clear with an uncompromising headline: "Ridiculous." In its analysis, the newspaper described a team completely overwhelmed by events, unable to compete with its Italian opponent. The paper also mentioned a surreal atmosphere in the stands, where some Lens supporters even went so far as to accompany Como players' passing sequences with shouts of "olé."

La Voix du Nord adopts an equally harsh tone, choosing the word "Humiliated" to summarize this dismal evening. For its part, Le Figaro emphasizes the exceptional nature of this rout with an unequivocal assessment: Lens was humiliated by Como on a historic scale.

But the harsh criticism wasn't limited to the French media. In Spain, the press also seized upon this monumental defeat to highlight the considerable gap between the two teams.

The Spanish daily AS focuses on the Italian team's dominant performance and highlights the achievement of Nico Paz, described as one of the most promising young talents in world football. The newspaper emphasizes that Como handed the Artois club a resounding defeat, winning 9-1 in a match where the Italians' superiority was undeniable. According to the Spanish media outlet, the difference in level between the two teams was simply abysmal.

Mundo Deportivo shares this enthusiasm, praising Como's collective performance and the work of their coach, Cesc Fàbregas. The Spanish manager appears to be one of the key figures in this demonstration, as his team impressed with its control and efficiency.

Across the Channel, the BBC also covered this extraordinary match. The British broadcaster offered a detailed analysis of the goals scored during the game, quickly highlighting the extent of the difficulties faced by Lens. By the third Italian goal, the match's scenario already reflected Como's complete dominance and a particularly difficult evening for the Sang et Or (Blood and Gold).

Ultimately, this 9-1 defeat goes far beyond a simple poor result. It becomes a true sporting humiliation for RC Lens, whose performance is now being scrutinized by the European press. It's an evening that the Lens supporters will certainly find very difficult to forget.