Lens stun PSG to win the Super Cup trophy
Lens caused a surprise on Sunday evening by beating Paris Saint-Germain in the match for the French Super Cup trophy. The match, played at Lens’s home ground, “Stade Bollaert-Delelis”, ended 1-0. Lens took a 1-0 lead in the 39th minute with a goal from Florian Thauvin. Meanwhile, from the 39th minute, they played with one fewer player
Lens caused a surprise on Sunday evening by beating Paris Saint-Germain in the match for the French Super Cup trophy.
The match, played at Lens’s home ground, “Stade Bollaert-Delelis”, ended 1-0.
Lens took a 1-0 lead in the 39th minute with a goal from Florian Thauvin. Meanwhile, from the 39th minute, they played with one fewer player on the pitch. Kyllian Antonio was shown a straight red card after a harsh challenge on Maghnes Akliouche.
PSG defender Nuno Mendes was also sent off with a red card three minutes before the end.
The French Super Cup is contested by the league champions and the winners of the French Cup.
PSG won the title last season and also dominated in Europe. A few days ago, they also won the UEFA Super Cup trophy against Aston Villa.
PSG defender and summer signing Lucas Digne made his debut on Sunday.
Lens had also faced PSG in the Super Cup in 1998, but were beaten by the Parisians.
