Lens Claims French Champions’ Trophy with 1-0 Win
On Sunday, Lens triumphed over Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) 1-0 in the French Champions’ Trophy, with Florian Thauvin netting the decisive goal in the first half. This match marked Lens' first under new coach Dino Toppmoeller and added to their recent French Cup victory achieved under former coach Pierre Sage.
PSG, who had just won the UEFA Super Cup against Aston Villa, struggled to find their rhythm at Stade Bollaert-Delelis, despite Lens losing Kyllian Antonio to a red card in the first half. Thauvin scored in the 32nd minute after PSG failed to clear a cross-shot from Matthieu Udol.
PSG's Desire Doue hit the crossbar before halftime, but they could not capitalize on their man advantage. Nuno Mendes was also sent off late in the match, leaving both teams with ten players.
PSG will next focus on their Ligue 1 title defense against Rennes, missing Mendes for that match.
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