Lille and Lens played out a thrilling match at the Stade de France on Saturday night in what was a crucial game for both teams.

In the end, it was Lens who emerged victorious, securing their place in the Champions League next season with a 2-1 win over Lille.

The game was a closely fought affair from start to finish, with both sides creating numerous chances throughout the ninety minutes.

However, it was Lens who were able to take advantage of some poor defending by Lille, with goals from Moussa Dabour and Nabil Fekir giving them the lead.

Despite being behind, Lille refused to give up and fought back valiantly, creating several chances of their own before eventually succumbing to Lens' late goal.

Overall, it was a fantastic display of football from both teams, with Lens showing their class against a much more experienced Lille side.

As a result, they have now secured their place in the Champions League next season, while Lille will be looking to bounce back and secure a top-four finish this season.

It's clear that this is just the beginning of what could be a very exciting campaign for both Lens and Lille, as they continue to push for success in French football.