Lens played a friendly match against Leipzig on Saturday, and won 2-1. Loïs Openda, the 25-year-old striker, gave away around 100 jerseys with his name on them to the Lens fans present at the Bollaert stadium.

What happened?

Loïs Openda reduced the deficit for his team, under the appreciative applause of his former crowd. He told journalists after the match: « It's true that it was a pretty special evening. Coming back to Bollaert after two long years, it's something I've been waiting for for a while ».

Why does it matter for Lens?

This match took place while Lens is currently 2nd in Ligue 1, with 70 points, 22 wins, 4 losses and 8 draws in 34 games, and a recent form of WLWDD. The Lens team also won their last match 3-1 against Nice on May 22, 2026.

What comes next?

Lens must continue to fight for the title, being currently 6 points behind leaders Paris Saint Germain. Here are Lens' latest results:

DateOpponentResult
May 22, 2026Nice3-1

Current context

Lens is currently in great form, with 4 consecutive wins. The Lens team has scored 66 goals this season, and conceded 35, giving them a goal difference of +31. Their next match will be crucial for their title race.