Lens pull off dramatic late comeback to open Champions League campaign with a win
French side Lens overturned a losing scoreline against Slavia Prague, scoring twice in the final minutes to snatch victory. Captain Florian Thauvin played a key role in the turnaround.
French football club Lens began their UEFA Champions League campaign with a stunning comeback victory away against Czech side Slavia Prague.
The match was played in Prague on September 10, 2026. As late as the 88th minute, Lens were trailing 2-1 and appeared to be heading toward defeat in their opening group-stage fixture.
A three-minute turnaround
What followed defied expectations. In the space of just three minutes, Lens completely flipped the outcome of the match, ultimately winning 3-2. Team captain Florian Thauvin was central to the dramatic late surge that secured the result.
The sudden shift caught spectators off guard, given how unlikely a Lens win had seemed only minutes earlier in the second half.
The victory gives Lens a strong start to their new Champions League campaign, demonstrating the squad's resilience and ability to fight until the final whistle.
