A stadium in levitation for a football lesson, that’s the Saturday evening menu at Bollaert. Racing Club de Lens took a big step towards a possible presence in the Champions League by largely dominating Monaco (3-0), a direct opponent, during the 32nd day of Ligue 1. For Lensois coach Frank Haise, his men even made their “best match” of the season there. At the best of times we will add on our side.
With 63% possession and 21 shots, Lens evacuated with style his frustration born on the lawn of the Parc des Princes last Saturday (3-1 defeat), thanks in particular to a boiling hot Lois Openda, author of two goals and an assist dice (on the third goal signed by Tomasson). For its part, Monaco suffered a setback after four games without defeat (3 wins, one draw).
Monaco was “null” according to Philippe Clement
This success allows Lens (2nd, 66 pts) to distance itself from Monaco (4th, 61 pts) and temporarily overtake Marseille (3rd, 64 pts), which travels to Lyon on Sunday (8:45 p.m.) at the end of this 32nd day. . The first two in Ligue 1 will automatically qualify for the next Champions League; the third will have to go through the third preliminary round to access it.
“We must continue to go until the end of this season, to try to make performances of this quality, and to have a reward”, commented Franck Haise in a press conference after the match. Opposite, the atmosphere was logically less crazy.
“I didn’t recognize my team. It sucked! “, pinged Philippe Clement, targeting the first half of his players. However, the Belgian ASM coach does not intend to draw the curtain on the season: “The podium? We can certainly still dream of it. Things are not over,” he wanted to believe.