Overview
- Florian Thauvin headed Lens in front on 34 minutes from Ruben Aguilar’s cross.
- Youssef El-Arabi equalized for Nantes on a penalty rebound after Robin Risser saved his initial attempt.
- Wesley Saïd netted the winner in the 81st minute to secure a fifth consecutive league victory.
- Lens sits on 34 points, four ahead of PSG, and will finish the weekend in first place regardless of PSG’s result against Rennes.
- Thauvin’s season now includes five league goals and a recall to the France squad after a six-year absence.