Champions Trophy: Lens achieves the feat against PSG despite playing with 10 men

Lens has claimed the Champions Trophy, triumphing over Paris Saint-Germain with a 1-0 victory at the Bollaert stadium. This win follows their recent Coupe de France triumph, marking another significant achievement for the club.

The match was a tense affair, with both teams reduced to 10 players. Lens's Florian Antonio received a red card in the 39th minute for stepping on an opponent's ankle, while PSG's Nuno Mendes was sent off in the final minutes of the game. Despite playing a man down for a considerable portion of the match, Lens managed to hold on to their lead.

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You have a knack for killing a match.

Paris Saint-Germain, who had recently won the Super Cup against Aston Villa, dominated possession early on but struggled to convert their chances. Lens took the lead in the 32nd minute when Thauvin capitalized on a defensive lapse. PSG's attempts to equalize in the second half, including efforts from Dembélé and Mayulu, were thwarted by strong goalkeeping from Risser and a determined Lens defense.

The victory was met with jubilation from the Lens supporters, who had celebrated their Coupe de France win with a pre-match tifo. The team's resilience and ability to secure a win against a formidable opponent like PSG, even with a player disadvantage, highlighted their fighting spirit.

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For history in Saint-Denis, for glory tonight in Lens.