In a dramatic clash at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis, RC Lens defeated Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 to claim their first-ever Trophée des Champions title, snapping PSG's four-year reign over the trophy.
Match Overview: Thauvin Strikes Early
Florian Thauvin struck the decisive goal in the 32nd minute, capitalizing on Matthieu Udol's scuffed shot to coolly finish at the far post. However, Lens faced immediate adversity just seven minutes later when 18-year-old defender Kyllian Antonio was sent off for a late tackle on Maghnes Akliouche, forcing the hosts to reshape their defensive setup.
Key Highlights & Dramatic Finish
Despite playing over 50 minutes with 10 men, Lens held firm against persistent pressure. Goalkeeper Robin Risser made vital saves to preserve the lead, while PSG had a Fabián Ruiz equalizer ruled out for offside following a VAR review. Tensions peaked late in the encounter as PSG's Nuno Mendes also saw red for a high elbow in stoppage time.
Twenty-eight years after losing their only previous final to PSG, Les Sang et Or avenged history on home soil to lift the trophy in front of an ecstatic crowd.
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