RC Lens Secures 3-0 Victory
RC Lens defeated FC Metz 3-0 on March 8, 2026, at Stade Bollaert-Delelis, moving to within just one point of Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain. This victory marks Lens’ second win in their last 11 meetings against Metz, who are currently struggling at the bottom of the league table.
Saud Abdulhamid opened the scoring for Lens with his first Ligue 1 goal in the 44th minute. Just 17 seconds into the second half, Florian Thauvin doubled the lead, netting his fourth goal in five matches. Amadou Haidara capped off the scoring with his first-ever Ligue 1 goal just six minutes later, solidifying Lens’ dominant performance.
Adrien Thomasson played a crucial role in the match, providing the assist for Lens’ second goal and reaching a significant milestone of 100 goal contributions in Ligue 1, including 52 assists. The match was particularly challenging for Metz, who registered only a single shot in the first half and failed to hit the target throughout the game.
Despite their recent struggles, this match marked a much-needed turnaround for Lens, who had previously endured a two-match winless slump in Ligue 1. Conversely, Metz has now gone 13 matches without a win, raising concerns about their prospects for the remainder of the season.
As the season progresses, observers will be watching closely to see if Lens can maintain their momentum and challenge PSG for the top spot, while Metz will need to find a way to break their losing streak to avoid relegation.