RC Lens defeats Standard de Liège 2-0 in friendly

RC Lens secured a 2-0 victory in a friendly match against Standard de Liège to build momentum ahead of their upcoming fixture against Olympique Lyonnais. Goals were scored by Odsonne Édouard in the 10th minute and Florian Thauvin via a penalty in the 70th minute. The win included a clean sheet, a defensive milestone the team has not achieved since the Trophée des Champions in August.

This performance comes during a transitional period for the club. Following a period of poor league results, former coach Dino Toppmöller was dismissed, leading to the appointment of Yannick Cahuzac as the new head coach. The recent break has allowed the new staff to implement their foundations.

Separately, RC Lens sporting director Jean-Louis Leca was spotted in Corsica attending a Ligue 3 match between SC Bastia and Orléans. Leca, a former player for Bastia, visited the Stade Armand-Cesari during a period of significant administrative activity at Lens.