Lens shines again as Paris FC falls short

In Matchday 8 of Ligue 1, Lens overturned an early 0‑1 deficit from Paris FC to claim victory, while Paris FC had taken the lead before halftime. The match, played on October 24, 2026, showed two different sides of the same game.

A volley goal decides the match

Thorgan Hazard, who also plays in the Champions League against Brugge, scored with a volley in the 83rd minute, sealing the final 2‑1. With this win, Lens recorded its third consecutive victory and stayed one point behind the top of the table, shared by five teams.

Koleosho, with a powerful shot, put the Parisians ahead just before the break. In the second half, the VAR overturned a red card for Todibo after a hard tackle on Kebbal, deeming that the Paris FC player was offside.

The information comes from OLIVIER MATTHYS for EFE Barcelona, who covered the match. The report highlights Hazard's performance and the VAR's influence on the development of the game.

Paris FC's missed lead leaves Lens to tighten Ligue 1 race

The Ligue 1 lead is currently shared among Lyon, PSG, Lille, Paris FC itself and Monaco, all with 14 points. Lens's victory keeps them one step away from that top spot.

In the same match, Florian Thauvin celebrated his 300th Ligue 1 appearance, scoring the equaliser in the 63rd minute and assisting Hazard in the winning goal.

The contrast between Paris FC's early lead and Lens's reaction highlights the competitiveness of the championship. Every point remains crucial in such a tightly contested table.