2023 Schedule
2023 Schedule
12-7-10, 6th in French Ligue 1
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Zhegrova double fires Lille to derby win over Lens
Two goals from Edon Zhegrova earned Lille a 2-1 home win over RC Lens in the Derby du Nord on Friday, to move them provisionally into third place in Ligue 1.
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Aguilar gives Lens win over uninspired Brest
Lens pulled off a 1-0 home win over Brest thanks to Ruben Aguilar's header on Saturday as the second-placed visitors failed to close the gap on Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain.
Soccer
Mbappé scores, PSG extend lead atop Ligue 1
Goals from Kylian Mbappe and Bradley Barcola earned Ligue 1 leaders Paris St Germain a 2-0 away win over RC Lens on Sunday, extending their unbeaten league run to 13 games.
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Roma to face Feyenoord in UEL playoff round
Roma will meet Feyenoord for a place in the Europa League round of 16 in the pick of the draw from the competition's knockout round playoffs.
UEFA Champions League
Champions League blog: Man United vs. Bayern Munich, Arsenal vs. PSV
The latest updates and analysis from matchday six of the 2023-24 Champions League season, with Man United facing Bayern and Arsenal taking on PSV.
Soccer
Lens beat Sevilla to secure Europa League place
Angelo Fulgini's goal deep in stoppage time gave RC Lens a 2-1 win at home to Sevilla on Tuesday that secured third place in Champions League Group B and a spot in the Europa League.
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Sevilla appeal fan ban due to Ligue 1 violence
Sevilla have lodged an appeal with French authorities over a ban on their supporters attending Tuesday's Champions League game at Lens, which has been imposed after a fan was killed ahead of a Ligue 1 game earlier this month.
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Arteta: Arsenal's 6-0 win beyond my dreams
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised his side after they romped into the knockout stages of the Champions League by sweeping Lens aside 6-0 on a freezing night in north London on Wednesday.
Soccer
Arsenal demolish Lens to reach UCL last 16
Arsenal blasted their way into the last 16 of the Champions League on a freezing night at The Emirates on Wednesday, crushing RC Lens 6-0.
UEFA Champions League
Champions League live blog: Real Madrid vs. Napoli, Arsenal vs. Lens
The latest updates and analysis from matchday five of the 2023-24 Champions League season, with Man United facing Galatasaray and Arsenal taking on Lens.
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Arteta: Arsenal winning Champions League is a dream
Mikel Arteta says for Arsenal, the Champions League is harder to win than the Premier League ahead of their clash with Lens.
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PSV jump from bottom to second after edging Lens
Luuk de Jong scored early to give PSV Eindhoven their first win in Champions League Group B as a 1-0 home victory over Lens on Wednesday,
UEFA Champions League
Champions League blog: Man United vs. Copenhagen, Arsenal vs. Sevilla
The latest updates and analysis from matchday four of the 2023-24 Champions League season, with Man United facing Copenhagen and Arsenal taking on Sevilla.
Soccer
Lens come from behind to rescue draw against PSV
Lens forward Elye Wahi cancelled out Johan Bakayoko's opener for PSV Eindhoven to salvage a home 1-1 draw in Champions League Group B on Tuesday.
Soccer
Laurens: Arsenal's loss vs. Lens one to forget
Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens discuss Arsenal's 2-1 loss to RC Lens in the Champions League.
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Bukayo Saka
Soccer
Arsenal's over-reliance on Saka exposed in Lens loss as Man City clash looms
Arsenal suffered their first loss of the season to Lens and saw their star player Saka go off injured as Man City await next in the Premier League.
Soccer
Arsenal beaten at Lens after Saka injury
Lens' Elye Wahi scored one goal and set up another in a sterling performance to secure a 2-1 home win against Arsenal and put his side top of Champions League Group B on Tuesday.
UEFA Champions League
Champions League live blog: Man United vs. Galatasaray, Real Madrid vs. Napoli
The latest updates and analysis from matchday 2 of the 2023-24 Champions League season, with Man United playing Galatasaray and Madrid facing Napoli.
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Soccer
Asoro goal gives clinical Metz 1-0 win at Lens
Joel Asoro netted a first-half goal to seal a smash-and-grab 1-0 victory for Metz over a wasteful RC Lens in Ligue 1 on Saturday.
Kylian Mbappé
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Mbappe scores twice, PSG get first win of season
Kylian Mbappe scored twice to guide Paris Saint-Germain to a comprehensive 3-1 victory over Lens in their clash at Parc des Princes on Saturday.
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Utd beat Lens after Onana lobbed from halfway
Manchester United came from behind to beat RC Lens 3-1 in a friendly at Old Trafford on Saturday.
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Lens close in on Champions League spot with win over Lorient
Lens took a huge step towards securing an automatic spot in the Champions League group stage when they claimed a 3-1 comeback win at Lorient in Ligue 1 on Sunday.
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10-man Lens dreaming of Champions League after beating Reims
— Lens captain Seko Fofana fired his team another step closer to Champions League qualification after coming from behind to top Reims 2-1 in the French league on Friday.
2023-24 Ligue 1 Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Saint-Germain | 28 | 18 | 9 | 1 | +41 | 63 |
| Brest | 29 | 15 | 8 | 6 | +17 | 53 |
| AS Monaco | 28 | 15 | 7 | 6 | +15 | 52 |
| Lille | 28 | 13 | 10 | 5 | +17 | 49 |
| Nice | 29 | 13 | 8 | 8 | +9 | 47 |
| Lens | 29 | 12 | 7 | 10 | +6 | 43 |
| Lyon | 29 | 12 | 5 | 12 | -7 | 41 |
| Stade de Reims | 29 | 11 | 7 | 11 | -3 | 40 |
| Marseille | 28 | 10 | 9 | 9 | +8 | 39 |
| Stade Rennais | 29 | 10 | 9 | 10 | +5 | 39 |
| Toulouse | 29 | 9 | 9 | 11 | -3 | 36 |
| Strasbourg | 29 | 9 | 9 | 11 | -7 | 36 |
| Montpellier | 29 | 8 | 10 | 11 | -5 | 33 |
| Nantes | 29 | 9 | 4 | 16 | -17 | 31 |
| Le Havre AC | 29 | 6 | 10 | 13 | -10 | 28 |
| Metz | 29 | 7 | 5 | 17 | -19 | 26 |
| Lorient | 29 | 6 | 8 | 15 | -20 | 26 |
| Clermont Foot | 29 | 4 | 10 | 15 | -27 | 22 |
2023-24 Team Leaders
- Goals
- Assists
Rankings
Goal Difference67th
Goals Scored38Tied-7th
Assists25Tied-6th
Goals Conceded325th