Lens supporters mock Paris fans despite CUP boycott while visitors' stand stays packed
While the Collectif Ultras Paris (CUP) maintained its boycott of the match, the visitors' stand at Stade Bollaert remained packed, allowing Lens supporters to launch a pointed jab at the Paris fans with a banner reading “1 800 Parisiens maximum: what does it feel like to suffer inequality?”
Reference to last season's postponement
Ce message directly referenced the controversy from the previous season when the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) postponed the Lens–PSG match. The decision had been condemned by Lens supporters as favouring the capital club.
The Lens fan base had denounced the LFP ruling, calling it a preferential treatment for Paris. Their criticism highlighted the perceived inequality between the two clubs.
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The encounter had already been classified as a high‑risk fixture and was surrounded by a reinforced security deployment. Authorities maintained a strong presence to manage the charged atmosphere.
Nevertheless, the taunt found its way into the Bollaert stands, adding a symbolic layer to the duel. The banner’s presence underscored the lingering tension despite the heightened security.