The fight for the title gets red hot
Ligue 1 is on fire. After PSG stumbled at home against Monaco, Lens took advantage of their opportunity this Sunday. A convincing 3-0 victory over Metz puts them just one point behind the leaders. The final date will be April 11, when PSG visits the Lens stadium.
“There are nine games left and everything is open”, is the feeling that runs through the French league.
The team led by Franck Haise finished a spectacular week. First, they reached the semi-finals of the French Cup after beating Lyon on penalties. And now, they keep the championship flame alive.
A team that works like a clock
The victory against Metz was an example of collective play. Saud Abdulhamid opened the scoring with a powerful volley just before the break. In the second part, the association was lethal.
Abdulhamid set up Florian Thauvin, who scored with a masterclass from outside the area. Shortly after, Amadou Haidara closed the task with the third goal after a one-two with his former teammate Matthieu Udol.
The rebirth of Florian Thauvin
Thauvin’s name resonates strongly not only in Lens, but also in the French team. With a goal, an assist and a decisive penalty this week, his candidacy to return to the national team is solid.
“He is pushing to earn a place on the World Cup list,” observers say after his great level.
His experience and quality are being key at the most decisive moment of the season.
Other protagonists of the day
While Lens dreams of big things, other teams are fighting their own battles. Lyon still can’t find its way and needed a penalty in stoppage time to tie against Paris FC.
On the other hand, Franck Haise shows that his signing for Rennes was a success. His team beat Nice 4-0, achieving their third consecutive victory without conceding a single goal.
The atmosphere in Nice was hostile towards Haise, but his team responded on the field with a display of collective strength and effective rotations.
The final stretch promises strong emotions
With nine dates ahead and a direct duel in sight, every point is worth gold. Discipline, mentality and that collective game that has characterized Lens will be their best weapons.
This is the beauty of sport: when constant work and faith in a project make you dream of the highest. Ligue 1 has a pulse and nobody wants to let go.
