Lens, madness does not pay

Lens opened the ball for the 31st day of Ligue 1 on the Brest pitch, this Friday at Francis-Le Blé. The outcome was a topsy-turvy match and a frustrating draw for the Sang et Or.

In Brittany, Pierre Sage’s men came close to disaster, trailing 3-0 at the break with goals from Guindo (7th), Tousart (25th) and Dina Embibe (42nd). With the entries in the second half of Thauvin, Saint-Maximin and Edouard, the Artésiens however managed to snatch a point.

Thauvin (60th) and Sima (64th) first sounded the revolt, before the logical equalization of Saint-Maximin (90th+4) while the Lensois pushed to make the difference. Until the final whistle. In vain (3-3).

This result leaves Racing three lengths behind a Parisian leader who also has a very favorable goal difference (+40 against +28). This before PSG’s trip to Angers this weekend. More than ever, Lens will have to beat the capital club on May 13 at Bollaert between the last two acts of the championship. And that might not be enough.

Brest-Lens, the lineups at kickoff

The Brest eleven: Coudert – Lala, Chardonnet, Coulibaly, Guindo – Magnetti, Chotard, Tousart – Del Castillo, Ajorque, Dina Ebimbe.

The Lensois eleven: Risser – Ganiou, Sarr, Masuaku – Aguilar, Sangaré, Thomasson, Udol – Sotoca, Sima, Saïd.