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Lens comes from behind to win Como Cup against Villarreal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 9:30 AM

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Lens comes from behind to win Como Cup against Villarreal

Summary

RC Lens won the Como Cup by defeating Villarreal 3-1 on August 1. After Ayoze Pérez scored for Villarreal in the 4th minute, Lens rallied with goals from Matthieu Udol, Florian Thauvin, and Rayan Fofana. This victory marks a positive start for new manager Dino Toppmöller, as Lens finished the preseason tournament unbeaten. Earlier in the tournament, Lens had a 3-0 win against Crystal Palace and a goalless draw with Famalicão. They will continue their preseason campaign with upcoming matches against Trophée 1906 and Sunderland before facing Paris Saint-Germain on August 16.

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By the Numbers

•Lens triumphs 3-1 against Villarreal in Como Cup final.
•Lens scored three unanswered goals after Villarreal's early lead.
•The team remains unbeaten in the preseason tournament.
•Lens earlier defeated Crystal Palace and drew with Famalicão.
•Upcoming friendlies include matches against Trophée 1906 and Sunderland.

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9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Lens win Como Cup with come-from-behind victory over Villarreal

What they're saying

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Life under new manager Dino Toppmöller has got off to a good start for RC Lens, after the club won the second annual Como Cup yesterday evening by defeating Villarreal 3-1. Lens needed to come from b...
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