Lens thrashed 9-1 by Como as Aguilar admits players’ shame

RC Lens lost 9-1 to Como in a match that became a nightmare for the Sang et Or. After the defeat, Ruben Aguilar did not try to shift the blame. The defender acknowledged the seriousness of Lens’ display and the shame felt by the players.

At the final whistle, Aguilar gave a blunt assessment: “Tonight we’re going home with a feeling of shame.” He also admitted that Lens had fallen far short in the match and had to accept the consequences. His response after the defeat conveyed the scale of the disappointment within the group.

The score was especially striking because Lens conceded nine goals at home, in front of the supporters at Bollaert. Beyond the margin, the manner of the team’s collapse also stood out. RMC Sport described the evening as one of the most difficult in the club’s recent history. The outlet also portrayed Como as a collective side, with Nico Paz among its notable individuals, and said the Italian club was then fourth in Serie A.

The defeat comes with Lens ninth in Ligue 1, on 13 points after nine matches. Its league record stands at four wins, one draw and four losses, with 16 goals scored and 13 conceded. In its last five Ligue 1 matches, Lens has won three and lost two. Those league figures offer another measure of the club’s position, but do not lessen the particular weight of the night against Como.

For Aguilar, the immediate assessment is that the team fell short and must face the consequences of its performance. RMC Sport, for its part, highlighted the scale of the defeat and the collapse as reasons the evening was so painful for Lens.