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RC Lens president vows 'never again' after 1-9 Champions League loss

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 10:24 AM

Last updated Nov 9, 2026

RC Lens president vows 'never again' after 1-9 Champions League loss

Summary

RC Lens suffered a devastating 1-9 defeat to Como 1907 in the UEFA Champions League, marking the joint-heaviest loss in the tournament's history. Following the match, president Joseph Oughourlian expressed his dismay by writing 'Never again!' on the dressing room wall. This was manager Yannick Cahuzac's third consecutive loss since taking charge in September. Lens fans displayed banners of discontent following recent defeats, further highlighting the team's struggles. Cahuzac remains unperturbed despite the mounting pressure and a poor start in Ligue 1, with only three wins in six matches since his appointment.

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By the Numbers

•RC Lens loses 1-9 to Como 1907 in the UEFA Champions League
•President Oughourlian wrote 'Never again!' in the dressing room
•Manager Yannick Cahuzac has lost three consecutive matches
•Fans criticized the team with banners during recent games
•Lens has three wins in six Ligue 1 matches under Cahuzac

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10:24 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Never again!’ written in RC Lens dressing room following Como ‘humiliation’

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RC Lens president Joseph Oughourlian has revealed that he wrote “Never again!” in the dressing room following the UEFA Champions League defeat to Como 1907 (1-9) which manager Yannick Cahuzac desc...
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