Lens comeback win electrifies Champions League opener

Lens comeback win sparks French resurgence

Trailing 2-1 to Slavia Prague deep into the 88th minute, Lens faced a bleak outlook. Yet, in a span of ↑3 minutes, the French side overturned the deficit, delivering a dramatic Lens comeback win that will be dissected for weeks.

Captain Florian Thauvin, who had been a constant threat all season, surged forward, delivering a precise cross that found the head of striker John Doe. The ball nestled in the net, equalising at 2-2.

“We believed until the final whistle,” Thauvin said after the match.

Minutes later, a swift counter‑attack saw Thauvin himself slot the winner, sealing a 3-2 triumph.

Analysts are already drawing parallels with past French comebacks, noting the tactical shift that re‑energised the squad. For a deeper breakdown, see Reuters.