Lens

Racing Club de Lens was founded in 1906 in the northern mining town of Lens, Pas-de-Calais. The club's identity is inseparable from the region's mining heritage, with the iconic "Sang et Or" (Blood and Gold) colours reflecting the pithead winding gear against the setting sun. Stade Bollaert-Delelis, their legendary home ground, is known for its intense, passionate atmosphere, often described as one of the most intimidating venues in French football. Lens won the Ligue 1 title in 1998 and hav...