Paris Saint‑Germain suffered their first defeat of the season against RC Lens, going down 2‑1 in a comeback that saw Koleosho's opening goal become a memory of defeat. The match, played at the Bollaert-Delelis stadium, was the eighth day of Ligue1 and had an immediate impact on the standings, with Lens positioned -1 point behind PSG and the other top teams, with 14 points available.
At the start of the match, PSG had the upper hand, thanks to a counterattack that led to the young Koleosho scoring shortly after the break, in the 45+2 minute. The advantage, however, proved to be ephemeral: Lens reacted with a series of attacking actions that brought the score to 1-1 in the 63rd minute. Thorgan Hazard's assist set up Thauvin's corner, which scored the equaliser, demonstrating his importance in the club's attacking department.
In the second half, PSG had a decisive moment. Hazard once again showed his ability as a playmaker, providing an assist to Thauvin in the 83rd minute. Thauvin's goal, which was Paris' second, was the result of a precise pass from a former Udinese player, who is now in form with four goals and seven assists on the season. This combination guaranteed PSG victory, but with a result that left the club in a vulnerable position.
The result was particularly heavy for Lens, who suffered their third consecutive league defeat. Despite the victory, the club remains in a difficult position, with a margin of -1 compared to PSG and the other top teams. The match highlighted the need to improve defensive consistency and consolidate the attack line to avoid future disadvantages.
With the match between PSG and Lyon postponed until October 26 for security reasons, PSG will have to focus on their next match against Nice, who have already achieved victory in their season opener. Lens, on the other hand, will have to try to recover points in the next matches to avoid remaining at the bottom of the table. The season continues, and the teams will have to demonstrate that they can reverse the trend in view of the next challenges.