Lens seal return to Champions League and send Nantes down to Ligue 2
Summary
Lens won a home game against Nantes, securing their return to the Champions League next season after three years away. Nantes lost and will be relegated to Ligue 2, the second division of French football.Key Facts
- Lens defeated Nantes with a 1-0 score in a French Ligue 1 match on May 8, 2026.
- The only goal was scored by 16-year-old Mezian Mesloub shortly after his pro debut.
- Lens will participate in the next season’s Champions League, returning after three years.
- Nantes will be relegated to Ligue 2 due to this loss.
- The game was played at Stade Bollaert-Delelis stadium in Lens.
- Other sports news mentioned include Premier League matches, Real Madrid FC fines for player behavior, and cycling race results.
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