Lens have secured their place in the Coupe de la Ligue final with a convincing victory over Nantes on Wednesday night. The match at Stade Pierre Mauroy was a battle between two teams that were looking to reach the final of France's most prestigious domestic cup competition.

The first half was a tense affair as both sides created chances but failed to find the back of the net. However, it was the second half where Lens came alive and they took control of the game. In the 58th minute, Fofana found space on the left wing and he beat his marker before slotting home from close range.

Nantes struggled to create any meaningful chances in the second half and they were unable to respond to Lens' goals. Openda also added another goal for Lens in the 77th minute to seal the win for the hosts.

Lens now face Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the Coupe de la Ligue. It will be a tough test for the French champions, who are currently unbeaten in all competitions this season. However, Lens have shown their quality throughout the season and they will be confident of making it to the final once again.

Overall, it was a dominant display by Lens and they showed why they are one of the top teams in French football. Their win over Nantes means that they will be looking forward to facing PSG in the final and securing their place in history.