Lens upsets Paris Saint-Germain to win first French Super Cup

Lens has secured its first-ever French Super Cup title, upsetting the heavily favored Paris Saint-Germain with a 1-0 victory. The match, held at Lens' home stadium, saw the French Cup winner triumph over the reigning league champion and two-time consecutive Champions League winner.

Florian Thauvin netted the decisive goal in the 32nd minute. The game's intensity escalated when Lens' Kylian Antonio was sent off in the 39th minute, leaving the team with 10 players. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Lens held strong. PSG, which featured new signings Mahgnes Akliouche and Lucas Digne, also faced a red card in the 87th minute when Nuno Mendes was dismissed. Desire Doue had a chance to equalize for PSG in added time but hit the crossbar.

Lens, which has undergone significant squad changes, including the sales of Mamadou Sangare to Brentford for 48 million euros and Facundo Medina to Marseille for 18 million euros, demonstrated resilience under new coach Dino Toppmöller. The team defended effectively in the second half and created attacking opportunities. This historic win adds a new trophy to Lens' cabinet, while PSG, despite the loss, still holds the record with 14 French Super Cup titles. The new French league season is set to begin the following weekend.

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Lens is the winner of the 31st French Super Cup.