PSG striker Edinson Cavani has been named Ligue 1 Player of the Month for September 2016 pipping Nice’s Mario Balotelli to the award.
RC Lens player John Bostock was given the Ligue 2 Player of the Month Award Continue reading
Ibrahimovic, Pastore, Matuidi and David Luiz were all on target for Paris Saint-Germain as they beat Racing Clube de Lens 4-1 in this Ligue 1 clash on 7th March, 2015. Yoann Touzghar scored Lens’ only goal of the game. Attendance of 46,279 at Parc des Princes, Paris for this PSG vs Lens game Continue reading
Marseille thrash RC Lens 4-0 in their French Cup fixture.
25th October, 2011- Stade Velodrome, Marseille Continue reading
Newcastle have completed the signing of RC Lens midfielder Mehdi Abeid after he admitted he is signing for them after a successful trial.
The 18-year-old said: “I have had contact dating back some time and I visited the facilities there last week.
“I even trained with the reserve team.
“The leaders of the club told me about their plans and that they will rely on me for next season.
“For my part, I intend to give everything to develop in the Premier League.
“I already discussed things with Hatem Ben Arfa and Cheick Tiote and they encouraged me and welcomed my signature.”
Lille are looking to put the pressure back on Ligue 1 leaders Marseille tonight when they host relegated Arles-Avignon. Marseille moved a point clear at the top of the table on Wednesday night thanks to a 4-2 win over OGC Nice. Despite finding themselves in second place with six games left, Lille manager Rudi Garcia insists his men will be fighting hard to secure their first league triumph since 1954.
“It was always going to be likely they went top, but what counts now is how we react,” Garcia said after his side lost the lead for the first time since December.
“Ultimately, we have to win all our matches. But there are six games left and we will have the chance to be leaders again.”
Arles have little to play for on Saturday, after they were condemned to a season in Ligue 2 on April 17 with a 1-0 loss at home to Valenciennes.
But Lille – who were held to a 1-1 draw at Lorient in their last league game – could be without Ligue 1′s top scorer Moussa Sow, who has tendonitis.
Marseille, meanwhile, can expect a tougher examination when they host Auxerre on Sunday.
In tonight’s other games, Lens need three points from their home clash with Lorient if they are to have any hope of avoiding the drop, while fourth-placed Paris Saint Germain host Valenciennes, who are in 12th spot.
Jean Tigana’s Bordeaux side need a win from their trip to Stade Rennes if they are to keep their Europa League hopes alive, while Sochaux take on Nancy looking to put some breathing space between themselves and the relegation zone.
Joining Marseille and Auxerre in action on Sunday, 10th meets 11th when Montpellier play host to Brest, and Caen will hope to move out of the bottom three when they travel to OGC Nice.
Lyon, who are third, will hope to keep the pressure on the leading duo when they visit Toulouse, and Saint-Etienne host struggling Monaco in Sunday’s late game.