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Lens secure an epic comeback win to kick off their Champions League campaign

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What happened

Trailing 2-1 to Slavia Prague in the 88th minute, few could have imagined that Lens would go on to win.

Yet, in just three minutes, the French side turned the game around, led by their captain Florian Thauvin.

Key facts

  • Trailing 2-1 to Slavia Prague in the 88th minute, few could have imagined that Lens would go on to win.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:25:09 UTC.

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