Lens battled to a 1-1 draw against OGC Nice in a crucial Ligue 1 encounter on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Allan Saint-Maximin had put the Sang et Or ahead, but Ali Abdi's late equalizer for Les Aiglons, coupled with Saud Abdulhamid's red card, meant Lens had to settle for a point, though they remain second in the league. The visitors, Racing Club de Lens, took the lead in the 60th minute when Allan Saint-Maximin drove in from outside the box, finding the bottom right corner. This decisive strike followed a swift break orchestrated by Adrien Thomasson, showcasing Lens's attacking prowess. Earlier in the match, both sides had opportunities to open the scoring. Lens goalkeeper Yehvann Diouf denied Odsonne Edouard, while Nice's Robin Risser tipped over Juma Bah's header, ensuring the first half remained goalless. Lens continued to push for a second goal to kill the game, with Florian Thauvin striking the bar in the 71st minute. However, their momentum was disrupted when Saud Abdulhamid was sent off for the visitors in the 81st minute, leaving Lens with ten men. Les Aiglons capitalized on their numerical advantage just three minutes later. Substitute Ali Abdi turned in from close range after a set piece in the 84th minute, leveling the score and denying Lens a full three points. Despite playing with ten men for the final stages, Lens tallied 16 attempts and maintained 53.8% possession, demonstrating their control for much of the game. OGC Nice produced nine attempts and seven corners. Lens will now host Nantes in their next fixture, aiming to solidify their second-place position in Ligue 1.