In a tense and soggy encounter at Eindhoven’s Philips Stadion, Lens suffered their inaugural defeat of the European season. The match was a gritty contest, with both teams exchanging an aggressive series of plays that led to a flurry of fouls and yellow cards. Lens matched PSV’s 14 shots, but the Dutch team’s precision gave them the edge, with Luuk de Jong’s decisive goal reflecting the home team’s sharper execution.

Lens’ resilience failed to translate into goals, marking a departure from previous matches where they managed comebacks. This time, missed opportunities and near-misses, like Guilavogui’s shot that hit the post, highlighted a night of frustration where not much went wrong, yet nothing went right enough to secure a point.

With this loss, Lens slips to third in their group, with PSV Eindhoven now ahead due to goal difference. Arsenal extends their lead at the top with a victory over FC Sevilla. Lens must now regroup and refocus as they prepare to visit Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on November 29, a match that will be crucial in determining their European fate.