The enormous feat of Lens

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By: Manu Tournoux

The enormous feat of Lens

Twenty-five years after its victory at Wembley, RC Lens once again beat Arsenal (2-1) in the Champions League. Thomasson and Wahi capsized an incandescent Bollaert.

It was probably worth waiting 20 years to find such intoxication again. For the big return of the Champions League to the Stade Bollaert, RC Lens achieved a superb feat, one of the finest in its European history, by bringing down Arsenal (2-1). One of the Blood and Gold’s favorite prey, definitely.

In a fantastic atmosphere, and despite a good start from Franck Haise’s players, dangerous twice by Danso (5th) and Thomasson (8th), the Lensois nevertheless took a big cold at the end of the first quarter of an hour . After an unsteady pass from Thomasson, intercepted by Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus spun to open the scoring (0-1, 14th).

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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