Lens fall to Lorient and Thauvin already wants the UCL

Lens were beaten 0-1 by Lorient on Saturday, in what RMC Sport calls a surprise setback for the third matchday of Ligue 1. The result leaves the club with an uncomfortable feeling just before their European entry.

As RMC Sport points out, the defeat lands with only five days left until Lens begin their Champions League campaign. Their first match is scheduled for Thursday in Prague, and that timing puts extra pressure on the immediate reaction.

A setback before Europe

The core issue is not just the scoreline in Ligue 1, but the signal it sends in the final days before the Champions League. With such little time, Lens need to reset quickly—both mentally and on the pitch.

Thauvin: “another music”

Thauvin’s message after the game is straightforward: he’s eager for the Champions League despite the loss. RMC Sport reports that he speaks about switching to “une autre musique”, framing it as the motivation to head to Prague with a different rhythm.

With the debut only days away, the next step for Lens is to turn the Lorient defeat into fuel rather than a worry.