# RC Lens defeats Slavia Prague 3-2 in Champions League opener > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/slavia-prague-and-rc-lens-champions-league-matchup > Updated: 2026-09-10T05:21:01.000Z. Sources: 82. Developments: 3. Slavia Prague and RC Lens faced each other in Prague on September 10, 2026, for their UEFA Champions League league phase opener. While venue reports varied between the Eden Arena and the Fortuna Arena, the match concluded with a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory for RC Lens. Slavia Prague, the Czech champions, entered the match with an unbeaten domestic streak but sought to end a 19-match winless run in the Champions League. Their performance was hampered when Mikulas Konečný was sent off in the 49th minute following a VAR review, leaving the team to play with ten men. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Slavia Prague twice held the lead through goals from Daniel Sturm in the 51st and 88th minutes. The match was also marked by controversial officiating, including a disallowed goal for Slavia. RC Lens, managed by Dino Toppmöller, secured the win during stoppage time. After Florian Thauvin scored a header to equalize at 2-2 in the 91st minute, Ruben Aguilar capitalized on a defensive error to score the winning goal in the 93rd minute. This victory marks Lens’ first away win in the Champions League since 1998 and their first comeback from a losing position in the competition since 2013. Following the match, Slavia Prague manager Jindřich Trpišovský expressed disappointment, noting that the team performed well despite the numerical disadvantage but failed to secure a point. The result also has implications for the UEFA coefficient rankings. Because Slavia Prague failed to secure a win, Czechia did not add points to its total, leaving the gap between Czechia and its rivals, such as Poland and Greece, unchanged in the pursuit of a top-10 ranking. ## Claims - Lens defeated Slavia Prague 3-2 in a Champions League League Phase match. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Slavia Prague player Konenci was sent off with a red card in the 49th minute. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Sturm scored for Slavia Prague in the 51st minute to take a 1-0 lead. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Sturm scored a second goal in the 88th minute to make the score 2-1. (single source) - Tebens scored a header to equalize at 2-2 in stoppage time. (single source) - Aguilar scored the winning goal for Lens to complete the 3-2 comeback. (single source) - The loss prevented Czechia from gaining UEFA coefficient points, maintaining a 513-point gap between Czechia and Greece in the race for 10th place. (single source) - The current UEFA rankings place Poland 10th, Czechia 11th, and Greece 12th. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: RC Lens secures dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Slavia Prague RC Lens achieved a stunning 3-2 comeback victory against Slavia Prague in the Champions League, scoring twice in stoppage time to overcome a ten-man Slavia side. 68 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slavia-prague-and-rc-lens-face-off-in-champions-league-opener ### 2026-09-08: Slavia Prague faces RC Lens in UEFA Champions League opener Slavia Prague hosts RC Lens in the UEFA Champions League league phase on September 10, 2026, as both clubs seek a crucial early victory in the tournament. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slavia-prague-hosts-rc-lens-in-uefa-champions-league-fixture ### 2026-09-05: Slavia Prague and Lens prepare for Champions League matchup Slavia Prague and Lens prepare for a Champions League clash on September 10, 2026, featuring Lens's high-scoring offense against Slavia Prague's strong home record. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slavia-prague-and-lens-prepare-for-champions-league-matchup --- Cite as: RC Lens defeats Slavia Prague 3-2 in Champions League opener. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/slavia-prague-and-rc-lens-champions-league-matchup