PLAYER RATINGS | Lens 1-0 PSG: Les Sang et Or produce sublime defensive display to win Trophée des Champions
Trophée des Champions, 16/08/2026Lens held the home advantage as they welcomed PSG to the Stade Bollaert-Delelis for the annual curtain-raiser in French football – the Trophée des Champions. This ...
Lens defeated Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in the Trophée des Champions, showcasing a remarkable defensive display as they earned their first domestic title of the French football season. The match took place at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis, with Lens holding the home advantage. PSG, having a man less due to a yellow card, struggled to break through Lens' solid defense.
Lens' Florian Thauvin, who made his debut as the team's captain, scored the decisive goal in the first half, capitalizing on a mistake by PSG goalkeeper Risser. After Thauvin's goal, Lens was reduced to ten men when Kylian Antonio was sent off in the 38th minute for a foul on Akliouche. Despite PSG's relentless pressure, Lens managed to maintain their lead and secure the victory.
Lens' player ratings were notably high, with Risser receiving a commendable 6, highlighting his crucial role in the defense.
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