Lille and Lens have faced off in the final round of the French top flight, with the winner advancing to the Champions League qualifiers.
In the first half, Lens had the better of the match, controlling possession and creating chances for their strikers. However, Lille's goalkeeper, Yassine Benzia, was exceptional, making several crucial saves to keep his side in the game.
As the second half began, Lille started to dominate the midfield and create more scoring opportunities. Their striker, Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, was particularly dangerous, creating several chances for his teammates.
Despite being behind at halftime, Lens fought back bravely and created several chances in the second half. Their midfielder, Jean-Philippe Mateta, was particularly influential, providing the cross that set up Lens' equalizer.
With just minutes remaining, Lens took the lead through a header from a corner kick. The goal gave them hope and they continued to press forward, looking to score a winning goal.
In the dying moments of the match, Lens were awarded a penalty after Lens' defender, Adil Rami, handled the ball. Lens' striker, Didi Diomande, stepped up to take the penalty and calmly converted it, securing victory for his team.
The win means that Lille will now advance to the next round of the Champions League qualifiers, while Lens will be left to reflect on another missed opportunity to qualify for Europe's elite club competition.
Overall, this was a closely contested match between two strong teams, with both sides showing great skill and determination. In the end, it was Lens who emerged victorious, securing their place in the Champions League qualifiers.