Lens secured a crucial victory in Ligue 1 by defeating Lorient 2-0 in the 32nd round of the competition. The home team continued to cling to European spots in the table.

The goals were scored by Sepa Wahi in the 57th minute and David Costa in the 81st minute. This win propelled Lens to the sixth position with 49 points, while Lorient remained on the brink of relegation, occupying 17th place with 26 points.