RC Lens produced a stunning late surge to defeat Slavia Prague 3-2 in their UEFA Champions League opening match on September 10, 2026. Trailing 2-1 heading into the 88th minute, the French side mounted an improbable comeback, netting two goals within a three-minute span to seal victory.
Captain Florian Thauvin spearheaded the effort, helping his teammates overturn what appeared to be a certain defeat. The win marks a dramatic start to Lens’s campaign in Europe’s premier club competition.
Other notable results from the evening saw Bayern Munich dismantle Bodø/Glimt 5-0, with Michael Olise scoring twice. Manchester United made a strong return to the tournament with a 4-0 rout of Sabah, while Como, playing in their first-ever European fixture, impressed by beating RB Leipzig 4-1.
In cycling news, Enric Mas strengthened his position for the overall Vuelta title after placing 12th in Stage 18, a 32-kilometer individual time trial.
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