The RC Lens secured their return to the UEFA Champions League on May 8 after a 1-0 victory over FC Nantes in the 33rd matchday. Mezian Mesloub, a 16-year-old midfielder, scored the decisive goal in the 79th minute, just 11 seconds after coming on as a substitute. With 67 points, the Sang et Or sit in second place in Ligue 1, guaranteeing their European qualification for next season. The Lens players can now approach their upcoming fixtures with confidence.
Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) officially claimed their 14th French league title after a 1-0 win against Stade Brestois on May 10 at Parc des Princes. Désiré Doué’s strike in the 82nd minute sealed the victory, extending their unbeaten run to secure a fifth consecutive league crown. The capital club is now focused on the UEFA Champions League final against Arsenal, scheduled for May 30 in Budapest. Their postponement of the match against Lens in April was strategically planned to better prepare for the quarterfinal against Liverpool.
Lens vs PSG: live broadcast details, date and time
The highly anticipated Ligue 1 showdown between RC Lens and Paris Saint-Germain kicks off this Wednesday, May 13, at 9:00 PM local time at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. Fans can catch the action live on beIN SPORTS 1. This late-season clash promises high intensity as the league champions face their closest rivals in front of a packed stadium in Artois. While PSG may rotate their squad to focus on the upcoming European final, Lens will be determined to deliver a strong performance in front of their passionate home fans.
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