Your Turn, PSG! Lens Climb Back On Top To Pile Pressure On Holders

Last Updated:February 08, 2026, 09:58 IST

Lens have won 10 of their last 11 games in the French top flight and now hold a one-point lead over PSG, who host bitter rivals Marseille at the Parc des Princes on Sunday.

Lens reclaimed the top spot from Paris Saint-Germain to continue their surprising Ligue 1 title challenge, beating Rennes 3-1 on Saturday to secure their 10th consecutive home win.

Esteban Lepaul gave Rennes an early lead in northern France, sliding home a pass from new signing Arnaud Nordin for his 10th goal of the season.

Former Crystal Palace striker Odsonne Edouard equalised for Lens before half-time, and Ruben Aguilar headed in a cross from Florian Thauvin to put Lens ahead eight minutes into the second half.

Aguilar’s joy was short-lived as he was sent off shortly after for a second yellow card, but 10-man Lens held on and secured a third goal through ex-Newcastle winger Allan Saint-Maximin.

Lens have won 10 of their last 11 games in the French top flight and now hold a one-point lead over PSG, who host bitter rivals Marseille at the Parc des Princes on Sunday.

However, Lens coach Pierre Sage stated that he does not consider his team to be in a genuine title race with PSG, focusing instead on securing European football for next season.

“We’re completely distancing ourselves from that," he said. “We had a points target in mind and once we’ve reached that we can start drawing up other ambitions."

Lyon edged Nantes 1-0 away from home, earning a sixth straight league win that moved them above Marseille into third place.

Pavel Sulc struck the only goal in the first half, with Real Madrid loanee Endrick sent off on the hour for swinging his leg at Dehmaine Tabibou.

Nantes have taken just three points from their past eight games and sit in the relegation play-off spot. French Cup quarter-finalists Lorient saw their 12-match unbeaten run in all competitions ended by a 2-0 loss at Brest.

(With Inputs From Agencies)

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