Ligue 1 Regular Season - 29
Lens 0 - 2 FT Paris Saint Germain
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
K. Kvaratskhelia (O. Dembele) 29'
I. Zabarnyi 45'
HT
↓ B. Barcola ↑Vitinha 46'
60' ↓ W. Said ↑F. Thauvin
60' ↓ S. Baidoo ↑K. Antonio
61' ↓ O. Edouard ↑A. Saint-Maximin
↓ L. Hernandez ↑F. Ruiz 61'
↓ K. Kvaratskhelia ↑G. Ramos 72'
↓ O. Dembele ↑I. Mbaye 76'
↓ J. Neves ↑D. Lucea 76'
85' ↓ A. Sima ↑F. Sotoca
85' ↓ R. Aguilar ↑A. Bulatovic
I. Mbaye (D. Doue) 90'+3
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Lens
Goalkeepers
Robin Risser 
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
2
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Ismaelo Ganiou 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
60%
Duel Win %
Samson Baidoo 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Malang Sarr
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Ruben Aguilar
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Mamadou Sangare 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
47%
Pass Acc
Adrien Thomasson 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Matthieu Udol
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Abdallah Sima
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Wesley Saïd
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Odsonne Édouard
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Mathieu Gorgelin 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kyllian Antonio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arthur Masuaku
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amadou Haidara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrija Bulatovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mezian Mesloub
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Florian Thauvin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Allan Saint-Maximin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Florian Sotoca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paris Saint Germain
Goalkeepers
Matvey Safonov 
OCTOPUS
8
Saves
8
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Senny Mayulu
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
36%
Pass Acc
Ilya Zabarnyi
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
70%
Duel Win %
Lucas Beraldo 
MAGNET
97
Activity
97
Activity
96
Passes
1
Duels
Lucas Hernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Midfielders
Désiré Doué
MAGNET
79
Activity
79
Activity
69
Passes
10
Duels
João Neves
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
76
Passes
4
Duels
Dro Fernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Bradley Barcola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Ousmane Dembélé 
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
0
Contribution
0
Contribution
7.5
Rating
Yes
Captain
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Renato Marin
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Dimitri Lucea
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marquinhos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Boly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thomas Cordier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vitinha
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
66
Passes
4
Duels
Fabián Ruiz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gonçalo Ramos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibrahim Mbaye 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/14/2025 | Paris Saint Germain | 2 - 0 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Parc des Princes |
| 01/18/2025 | Lens | 1 - 2 | Paris Saint Germain | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 12/22/2024 | Lens | 1 - 1 (PEN 3-4) | Paris Saint Germain | Coupe de France | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 11/02/2024 | Paris Saint Germain | 1 - 0 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Parc des Princes |
| 01/14/2024 | Lens | 0 - 2 | Paris Saint Germain | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 08/26/2023 | Paris Saint Germain | 3 - 1 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Parc des Princes |
| 04/15/2023 | Paris Saint Germain | 3 - 1 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Parc des Princes |
| 01/01/2023 | Lens | 3 - 1 | Paris Saint Germain | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 04/23/2022 | Paris Saint Germain | 1 - 1 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Parc des Princes |
| 12/04/2021 | Lens | 1 - 1 | Paris Saint Germain | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
09/14/2025
01/18/2025
12/22/2024
11/02/2024
01/14/2024
08/26/2023
04/15/2023
01/01/2023
04/23/2022
12/04/2021
Lens Win
Paris Saint Germain Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +38
P: 28 GD: +27
P: 29 GD: +15
P: 29 GD: +20
P: 29 GD: +14
P: 29 GD: +8
P: 29 GD: +7
P: 28 GD: +12
P: 29 GD: -6
P: 29 GD: 0
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 29 GD: -8
P: 29 GD: -14
P: 29 GD: -13
P: 29 GD: -22
P: 29 GD: -14
P: 28 GD: -21
League Standings
P: 34 GD: +47
P: 34 GD: +31
P: 34 GD: +16
P: 34 GD: +13
P: 34 GD: +19
P: 34 GD: +8
P: 34 GD: +9
P: 34 GD: +8
P: 34 GD: -2
P: 33 GD: +1
P: 34 GD: -5
P: 34 GD: -11
P: 34 GD: -13
P: 34 GD: -20
P: 34 GD: -11
P: 34 GD: -23
P: 33 GD: -23
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Safonov's Masterclass Shuts Down Lens in Title Decider
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. Our verdict: Paris Saint Germain absorbed a staggering barrage of pressure before delivering a clinical knockout blow to effectively seal the title at Stade Bollaert-Delelis.
The Siege of Bollaert
This top-of-the-table clash had everything you want from a late-season title decider. The Intensity was off the charts right from the whistle, as Lens launched wave after wave of attacks. While Paris Saint Germain dominated possession with 62% of the ball, the hosts were utterly relentless. Mamadou Sangare pulled the strings beautifully in midfield, orchestrating a high-tempo assault. Yet, completely against the run of play, Paris struck first. In the 29th minute, K. Kvaratskhelia silenced the passionate home crowd, finishing a sharp sequence built by O. Dembele.
The Russian Wall
The Balance of play firmly belonged to the hosts in the second half. Lens turned the penalty area into a shooting gallery, attempting a massive 24 total shots and generating 2.51 expected goals. But they ran into an unbreakable brick wall. Matvey Safonov was in superhuman form, producing an incredible 8 saves to continually deny the home side. Protected by Ilya Zabarnyi, who put in an outstanding shift at the back, Safonov single-handedly kept the visitors ahead when an equaliser felt inevitable.
The Final Blow
Given the massive Stakes of this six-pointer, Lens pushed every man forward desperately seeking a late lifeline. But pushing up left gaps, and Paris exploited them ruthlessly. In stoppage time, substitute I. Mbaye raced clear to meet a pass from D. Doue, burying the chance to make it 2-0. The late goal drained the life from the stadium. With a six-point gap and only two games remaining, this ruthless display practically guarantees the Ligue 1 trophy is heading to the capital.
Key Questions
What made Matvey Safonov the Man of the Match?
He produced a staggering 8 saves to deny Lens, keeping a clean sheet despite facing 24 shots and 2.51 expected goals.
What does this mean for Lens's season?
Sitting six points behind Paris with just two games remaining, their title dreams are essentially over, though Champions League qualification remains perfectly intact.
How did substitute Matvey Safonov change the game?
Safonov was the starting goalkeeper, making 8 massive saves. However, substitute I. Mbaye did change the game by scoring the clinching 90th-minute goal.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Winner Takes All at Bollaert-Delelis
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 74/100. This top-of-the-table showdown is Lens's final chance to drag Paris Saint Germain into a legitimate title scrap before time runs out.
The Setup
May 13, 2026, brings the ultimate crunch match. With a six-point gap separating the top two, the Stakes are off the charts. Lens have turned Stade Bollaert-Delelis into an absolute fortress this season, winning the vast majority of their home fixtures. They have to throw caution to the wind against a Paris Saint Germain side that travels ruthlessly well. Both sides carry heavy Form momentum, and the presence of world-class Stars on the pitch guarantees a spectacle. The tactical Balance suggests an open game, as the hosts must chase a victory while the league leaders look to strike on the transition.
Key Battle
Saud Abdulhamid faces the ultimate defensive assignment trying to lock down Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. The Parisian winger dictates the tempo in the final third, and Abdulhamid's ability to match him step for step in the wide channels will dictate the rhythm of the entire match.
Our Prediction
Lens will make this uncomfortable, backed by a ferocious home crowd, but Paris Saint Germain's attacking depth gives them the edge. We expect a high-octane 2-2 draw, a result that effectively keeps the trophy securely in Paris's sights.