In a dramatic Coupe de France encounter, Lens initially asserted dominance, securing a comfortable 2-0 lead by halftime with goals from Thauvin and Sima. However, Olympique Lyonnais mounted a spirited comeback, with Yaremchuk and Himbert finding the net to level the score at 2-2, forcing a penalty shootout.
The decisive moment came when Niakhaté’s penalty was unfortunately missed, ultimately costing Lyon their place in the competition as Lens triumphed 5-4 in the shootout. This victory marks a significant achievement for Lens, qualifying for their first Coupe de France semi-final since 2010.
For OL, attention now turns to their remaining objectives in the league championship and the Europa League, as they look to spice up their season’s end.