Lens made a definitive statement in their push for European qualification by dismantling Metz 3–0 at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis on Sunday, 8 March 2026, in Ligue 1 Matchday 25. The referee for the afternoon was M. Vernice, who sent the sides in at half-time with Lens leading 1–0. S. Abdulhamid opened the scoring in the 44th minute, finishing an assist from A. Sima. The second half began with immediate pressure as F. Thauvin doubled the lead just one minute after the restart in the 46...