Lens overturn 2-1 deficit to beat Slavia Prague in Champions League opener

Lens secured a dramatic 3‑2 victory over Slavia Prague in the closing moments of their Europa League group‑stage encounter on Tuesday, overturning a 2‑1 deficit in the 88th minute. The match, held at the Stade Bollaert‑Delelis, had seemed all but decided when Slavia’s late strike restored their lead, leaving the French side with only two minutes plus stoppage time to salvage a point.

Captain Florian Thauvin sparked the comeback, netting the equaliser in the 89th minute before assisting a decisive goal three minutes later that completed the turnaround. The winning strike, delivered by a swift counter‑attack, pushed Lens ahead 3‑2 and ensured they earned all three points. The result bolsters Lens’ position in the group, keeping their qualification hopes alive, while Slavia Prague are left to regroup ahead of their next fixtures.