Lens edges PSG 1-0 in French Champions' Trophy match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 8:50 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Florian Thauvin's first-half goal led Lens to a 1-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the French Champions' Trophy on August 16. Despite dominating possession early, PSG struggled to convert chances even after Lens was reduced to ten men when Kyllian Antonio received a red card. PSG, having recently won the UEFA Super Cup against Aston Villa, will turn their focus to their Ligue 1 season opener against Rennes next week. Portugal defender Nuno Mendes was also sent off late in the match, leaving PSG short-handed for upcoming fixtures.
- •Florian Thauvin scored the only goal in the first half.
- •Lens played with ten men after Kyllian Antonio was dismissed.
- •PSG dominated possession but struggled to convert opportunities.
- •Nuno Mendes received a late red card for PSG.
- •Next, PSG will face Rennes in their Ligue 1 title defense.
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Lens stun PSG to lift Trophée des Champions
- 8:50 PMYahoo Sports — PSG beaten by Lens in French Champions' Trophy
"Ten-man Lens denied Paris Saint-Germain a second trophy in five days as Florian Thauvin's first-half goal secured a 1-0 victory in the French Champions' Trophy on Sunday.Lens, runners-up in Ligue 1 behind PSG last season, qualified for this match by winning their first ever French Cup with a 3-1 final win over Nice.
"Lens stunned Paris Saint-Germain with a 1-0 victory in the Trophée des Champions, securing their first silverware of the new domestic campaign despite playing much of the contest with 10 men.PSG star...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 9:30 PMLens stun PSG to lift Trophée des Champions
Lens stunned Paris Saint-Germain with a 1-0 victory in the Trophée des Champions, securing their first silverware of the new domestic campaign despite playing much of the contest with 10 men.PSG star...
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 8:50 PMPSG beaten by Lens in French Champions' Trophy
Ten-man Lens denied Paris Saint-Germain a second trophy in five days as Florian Thauvin's first-half goal secured a 1-0 victory in the French Champions' Trophy on Sunday.Lens, runners-up in Ligue 1 behind PSG last season, qualified for this match by winning their first ever French Cup with a 3-1 final win over Nice.
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