Lens lost 0-2 to Rome in a friendly match on August 2, 2025.

What happened ?

The match took place at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis, with a 3-5-2 formation for Lens and a 3-4-2-1 formation for Rome. The official compositions were as follows: | Team | Formation | Players | | Lens | 3-5-2 | R. Gurtner, M. Udol, M. Sarr, S. Baidoo, D. Machado, F. Sylla, A. Thomasson, M. Guilavogui, R. Aguilar, M. Satriano, W. Saïd | | Rome | 3-4-2-1 | M. Svilar, E. Ndicka, G. Mancini, Z. Çelik, Angeliño, M. Koné, N. El Aynaoui, Wesley, T. Baldanzi, M. Soulé, E. Ferguson |

Why it matters for Lens ?

This friendly loss may have an impact on Lens' preparation for the upcoming season. Coach P. Sage chose a 3-5-2 formation, but it was not enough to beat Rome.

What comes next ?

Lens will have to recover from this loss and prepare for the upcoming matches. The upcoming season is expected to be tough, and Lens will have to be ready to face the best clubs in Ligue 1.