Why Lens Faces Tough Transfer Decisions: Champions League
RC Lens secures Champions League spot after 1-0 win over Nantes; past sales of Openda (€40M) and Fofana (€25M) highlight transfer challenges ahead.
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RC Lens secures Champions League spot after 1-0 win over Nantes; past sales of Openda (€40M) and Fofana (€25M) highlight transfer challenges ahead.
Nantes striker Matthis Abline hit the post with a 75th-minute chance against Lens, leading to a 0-1 loss and reviving painful relegation parallels from his
Adrien Thomasson, Ligue 1's leading assister, leaves Lens after contract rejection. He may join Paris FC or Rennes; announcement expected before PSG clash.
Despite a potential win over Brest on Sunday, PSG cannot mathematically secure the Ligue 1 championship with two matches remaining due to Lens' results.
Mezian Mesloub scored just 5 seconds into his Ligue 1 debut to give Lens a 1-0 win over Nantes and secure Champions League qualification.
16-year-old Mezian Mesloub scored just 5 seconds after coming on as a substitute for Nantes, setting a new Ligue 1 record for the fastest goal by a sub since
Lens secured their Champions League return with a victory over Nantes. Coach Pierre Sage celebrated the historic achievement, highlighting a 16-year-old's
Nantes goalkeeper Anthony Lopes expressed shame after the defeat at Lens confirmed relegation to Ligue 2, citing missed chances and key substitutions as
Lens midfielder Bulatovic delivered a decisive assist and dominated possession in a Ligue 1 match against Nantes, while forward Ganago was effectively
16-year-old Mezian Mesloub scored his first professional goal for RC Lens just 5 seconds after coming on as a substitute, making his father Walid Mesloub
16-year-old Mezian Soares scored on his debut to give Lens a 1-0 win over Nantes, delaying PSG's Ligue 1 title and sending Nantes to Ligue 2.
Borussia Dortmund clinches Bundesliga 2nd place with a 3-2 win. Lens beats Nantes 1-0 to go 3 points behind PSG. Levante's 3-2 victory over Osasuna boosts
16-year-old Mezian Mezloub scored 11 seconds into his debut for Lens, beating Nantes 1-0 and delaying PSG's Ligue 1 title. The result relegates Nantes and sets
A 16-year-old substitute scored 11 seconds into his debut to seal RC Lens's 1-0 win over FC Nantes, delaying PSG's Ligue 1 title celebration and confirming
Lens beat Nantes 1-0 to secure Champions League qualification, while Nantes are officially relegated to Ligue 2 for the first time since 2013. A 16-year-old
Lens defeated Nantes 1-0 in Ligue 1 Matchday 33, with a 79th-minute goal from Meschack Soares. The win moves Lens to 67 points, just three behind leaders PSG.
World No. 79 Dino Prizmic stunned 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic in the second round of the Rome Masters, leaving a special message on the camera
Lens hosts Nantes in Ligue 1 Matchday 33 on May 8 at 21:45 MSK. The live stream is available on the Okko page at Championat.com. Watch the action from Stade
Wesley Saïd named Lens captain for crucial Nantes match. Uros Radakovic makes rare start in defense. Both teams have high Ligue 1 stakes tonight.
Lionel Messi calls his rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo 'beautiful' and gives Barcelona's Lamine Yamal ultimate praise ahead of El Clasico.