23.05.2026 10:20
Lens, who defeated Nice 3-1 in the French Cup final, won the cup for the first time in their history. Lens finished the season with both a Champions League ticket and a cup victory.
In the French Cup final, Lens faced Nice. Winning 3-1, Lens took the French Cup to their museum for the first time in their history.
GOALS CAME BACK-TO-BACK IN THE FINAL
Lens, one of the season's standout teams, started the final match quickly. Taking the lead in the 25th minute with a goal from Florian Thauvin, Lens doubled the lead in the 41st minute with a goal from Odsonne Edouard.
NICE HOPED IN THE FIRST HALF
Nice reduced the gap to one in injury time of the first half with a goal from Djibril Coulibaly. The first half ended with Lens leading 2-1.
SIMA HAD THE FINAL SAY
In the second half of the match, although Nice pressed for an equalizer, Lens' defense made no mistakes. A goal from Abdallah Dipo Sima in the 77th minute determined the match's score.
THEY WON FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THEIR HISTORY
Defeating Nice 3-1, Lens won the French Cup for the first time in their history. The club had previously only experienced the French League Cup championship in the 1998-99 season.
THEY COMPLETED THE SEASON WITH DOUBLE SUCCESS
Finishing Ligue 1 in second place and securing a Champions League spot, Lens ended the season with a cup, bringing great joy to their fans. The French team managed to be one of the most successful teams of the season.