Lens HubLens won the first leg of the Conference League playoff against Panathinaikos on Thursday. Wesley Saïd, Lens striker, reacted after the game and discussed avoidable mistakes.
What happened ?
Lens won the game 2-1, but conceded an avoidable goal. Wesley Saïd said: « We conceded a goal that was avoidable. We could have left with a 2-0 lead and gone to Athens in better conditions. »
Why is this important for Lens ?
This win is important for Lens, which currently occupies 2nd place in Ligue 1 with 70 points, 22 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses in 34 games. The club has a goal difference of +31 and has scored 66 goals this season.
What comes next ?
Lens will face Panathinaikos again in the return leg. Wesley Saïd said: « We will have to play like we did in the first leg, without holding back. We are ready for the battle. »
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-22 | Lens - Nice | 3-1 |
Lens is currently 6 points behind leader Paris Saint Germain. The club has won its last 4 games and has a recent form of 4W-0D-1L.
