Lens once again demonstrated its quality on matchday 8 of Ligue 1 by beating Paris FC 2‑1, with a comeback that included a volley goal from Thorgan Hazard in the 83rd minute. The result elevated the team led by Yannick Cahuzac to one point of the lead, which is currently shared by five teams: Lyon, PSG, Lille, Paris FC and Monaco, all with 14 points.
The match was played at the Lens stadium at 20:45 CEST, with an audience that vibrated with the intensity of the match. The Parisians started with an advantage thanks to a powerful shot from Koleosho that put the team in the lead just before the break. Despite the advantage, Lens showed resistance and looked for a comeback in the second half.
In the second half, the VAR annulled a sending off of Todibo after a hard tackle on Kebbal, as the Paris FC player was offside. That incident allowed Lens to maintain possession and increase pressure in the attacking zone. In the 63rd minute, striker Thauvin, celebrating his 300th Ligue 1 appearance, scored the equalizing goal with a shot from the edge of the area, reviving the visitors' hopes.
The comeback was completed ten minutes later, when Hazard hit a masterful volley to make it 2‑1. Thauvin, who had assisted the goal, showed his versatility on the field, contributing to both the creation and completion of the decisive goal. The victory left Lens with 14 points, level with Paris FC and moving them closer to the top of the table.
With this result, Lens remains in the leadership zone, while Paris FC, despite the defeat, continues to compete for a place at the top of the table. The next challenge for Lens will be to maintain its consistency in the coming days, while Paris FC will seek to recover and consolidate its position in the fight for European qualification.