RC Lens Routed in Bruges and Faces UEFA Disciplinary Probe

Overview

• RC Lens lost 3-0 to Club Bruges on Wednesday with goals by Hans Vanaken (45+3), Joaquin Seys (50'), and Carlos Forbs (72').
• Lens dominated large spells in the first half but failed to convert numerous clear chances and finished the match with zero goals from six shots on target, a shortfall coach Yannick Cahuzac singled out.
• The game was briefly halted after fumigènes and projectiles were thrown from the visiting section and RMC Sport reports that UEFA will open a disciplinary procedure against RC Lens.
• The defeat leaves Lens poorly placed in the competition, sitting 27th in the current Champions League-phase ranking with three points, and has intensified scrutiny of Cahuzac’s rotation choices and the club’s congested schedule.
• Real Madrid won 4-1 at home against RB Leipzig on the same night, Kylian Mbappé scored and publicly defended Vinicius Jr, a boost to Madrid’s form ahead of this weekend’s Clásico.