Lille edged past Lens 1–0 on Sunday, 30 March 2025, in a Ligue 1 Matchday 27 clash that kicked off at 18:45 UTC. The single goal at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy was enough to separate the two bitter northern rivals, known for the fierce Derby du Nord. The result handed Lille a vital three points in the race for European qualification, while leaving Lens to rue a missed opportunity to close the gap on the top four.

At that stage of the season, every point carried weight in the congested mid-to-upper ...