Lens Defeat Nice 3–1 to Claim First-Ever French Cup Title

Paris: Lens made club history on Friday night by capturing their first-ever French Cup title with a commanding 3–1 victory over Nice at the Stade de France.

The star of the match was Florian Thauvin, who delivered a masterclass performance by scoring a goal and providing a crucial assist to anchor Lens to victory.

Cap on a Remarkable Season

This historic cup win caps off an extraordinary season for Lens. In French Ligue 1, the club emerged as the fiercest challengers to champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). Lens finished a phenomenal second in the league standings, successfully securing qualification for next season’s prestigious UEFA Champions League.

Breaking the Cup Jinx

Prior to Friday’s final, Lens had reached the French Cup final on three separate occasions but failed to lift the trophy each time.

Until this victory, the club’s sole major silverware had been their lone Ligue 1 title won back in 1998. This historic triumph marks the end of a long wait, cementing this current squad’s legacy as one of the greatest in the club’s history.