The Lens team showed their class against Nantes on Saturday evening, as they narrowly beat the Ligue 1 side 2-1 at the Stade de la Beaujoire. The win was a much-needed boost for the club, who had lost two consecutive games and were looking to get back on track.
In the first half, the visitors dominated possession and created several chances, but it was the home side who took the lead through a well-taken goal from Yacine Adli in the 46th minute. However, the hosts did not give up and responded with a goal of their own, as Moussa Dembélé scored from close range in the 58th minute.
Despite being behind, Lens refused to concede and continued to press forward, creating more opportunities in the second half. Their persistence paid off when Kévin Gameiro equalized for them in the 77th minute, and then went ahead four minutes later after a fine strike from Adli.
Nantes tried to fight back, but Lens held firm and held on for the three points. The result means that Openda have stayed firmly in fourth place in the league table, just one point behind third-placed Paris Saint-Germain. The win also boosted the morale of the team, who will be hoping to build on this momentum as they continue their campaign in the coming weeks.
Overall, it was another impressive display from Lens, who showed why they are considered one of the best teams in France. They will now look to continue their good form and push for a top-four finish in the league.