Ligue 1: RC Lens is relaunching!

After four matches without a victory in the league, RC Lens found a smile again by beating Olympique Lyonnais (2-1),

By Manu Tournoux · French Football Weekly

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 9:34 PM

Key Things to Know

RC Lens defeated Olympique Lyonnais 2-1 to end a four-game Ligue 1 winless streak.
The victory was the first for Yannick Cahuzac as RC Lens manager.
Florian Sotoca and Matthieu Udol scored for Lens, with Florian Thauvin providing both assists.

The Story in 60 Seconds

RC Lens ended a four-match winless league streak by defeating Olympique Lyonnais 2-1 on Friday evening in Ligue 1. The victory marks the first win for manager Yannick Cahuzac on the Lens bench. Florian Sotoca opened the scoring in the 36th minute following an assist from Florian Thauvin, who later set up Matthieu Udol's 77th-minute header to double the advantage.

Lens faced late drama when Udol was sent off in the 84th minute, allowing Khalis Merah to score for Lyon moments later. Lens goalkeeper Robin Risser preserved the victory with a stoppage-time save against Felix Bacher. Lens will next face Sporting in the Champions League, while Lyon host Crystal Palace in the Europa League.

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