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LensMonaco’s Unbeaten Start Puts Pressure on Lens
Monaco’s unbeaten start, strong home numbers and league position make them favourites against Lens, whose away scoring threat could still test the hosts at Stade Louis II.
Le MansLensLe Mans 2-2 Lens as Ivanovic Equalises After Four Goals
Le Mans and Lens drew 2-2 at MMArena after a four-goal match featuring a late first-half response from Lens and an early second-half equaliser by Franjo Ivanovic.
29 Matches, Eight Leagues: Sunday’s Early Table Tests
A 29-match Sunday spans eight leagues, led by the Manchester derby and featuring major tests for Barcelona, Bayern München, Flamengo and MLS leaders Vancouver Whitecaps.
Le MansLensThree goals each: Mafouta and Thauvin set for Le Mans-Lens test
Le Mans and Lens meet with one point separating them in Ligue 1, as L. Mafouta and F. Thauvin headline the attacking threats. Form, formations and Lens' longer injury list point towards an open match and a 2-2 draw.
Slavia PrahaLensLens score twice in stoppage time to beat Slavia Praha 3-2
Lens scored twice in the final minutes to beat Slavia Praha 3-2 in Prague, overcoming two goals from Danijel Sturm and securing three points in the opening Champions League league-stage round.
15 matches, two leagues and a first-points race across Thursday
A 15-match Thursday spans the opening Champions League league-stage fixtures and a busy MLS regular-season programme, led by Manchester United v Sabah FA and several top-table meetings.
Slavia PrahaLens0 points, 0 goals: Slavia Praha and Lens open their league-stage campaigns
Slavia Praha and Lens meet today with 0 points apiece, while a win would put either side level with 3-point leaders Paris Saint Germain.
Slavia PrahaLensThree Points Separate Slavia Praha and Lens from the Leader Before Prague Opener
Slavia Praha and Lens meet in Prague with both teams on zero points and no recorded form, while extensive availability concerns add uncertainty to the opening Champions League league-stage fixture.
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LorientLorient win 1-0 despite Lens dominance in possession and shots
Lorient beat Lens 1-0 through Mamadou Kone’s 54th-minute goal, despite Lens leading possession, shots and corners. Y. Mvogo made six saves to preserve the visitors’ victory.
35 matches, eight leagues: Saturday’s football guide
A 35-match guide to Saturday’s football, led by Inter v Napoli and a packed programme across eight leagues.
LensLorientFive home goals put Lens in position to strengthen seventh place
Lens look to build on a strong home start when they host Lorient, with F. Thauvin’s three goals and the visitors’ lack of away goals shaping the pre-match outlook.
StrasbourgLensGessime Yassine’s brace gives Strasbourg a 2-1 comeback win
Gessime Yassine scored twice after half-time as Strasbourg recovered from Florian Thauvin’s penalty to beat Lens 2-1 at Stade de la Meinau.