In a thrilling match on Sunday evening, Lens defeated Lille in the round 35 of Ligue 1 to ensure their qualification for the Champions League next season.
The match was a closely contested affair with both teams giving it their all throughout the game. However, it was Lens who emerged victorious thanks to a well-executed team effort and some outstanding individual performances.
Lille had started strongly but could not find the back of the net until the final stages of the game when they were reduced to ten men following a red card for defender Mathias Joris.
This gave Lens the opportunity to take control of the match and they did just that, scoring two goals in the second half to secure victory.
One of the key players in Lens' success was midfielder Adama Traore who scored the first goal of the match after a neat finish from a corner kick.
The second goal came in the dying moments of the match as Lens forward Emmanuel Macron scored his third goal of the season to put them ahead for good.
With this win, Lens has secured their place in the Champions League next season while Lille will have to settle for Europa League football.
It's been a remarkable season for Lens so far, and their performance against Lille is a testament to the hard work and determination of the squad.
Overall, Lens' victory over Lille in round 35 of Ligue 1 is a major boost for the club and ensures their qualification for the Champions League next season.