Lens secured a spot in next season's Champions League with a 1-0 victory over Nantes in Ligue 1 on Friday, May 8, 2026. The result also confirmed Nantes' relegation to Ligue 2.
Teenage substitute Mezian Mesloub scored the only goal of the match, coming off the bench to find the net and seal the win for Lens. The victory keeps Lens in contention for the Ligue 1 title, though the race remains tight.
For Nantes, the defeat ends their stay in the top flight, as they will play in Ligue 2 next season. The club had hoped to avoid relegation but could not overcome Lens on the night.
