Lens Begin New Journey in Prague Tonight! 🟡🔴

Lens Begin New Journey in Prague Tonight! 🟡🔴

Lens, a strong Ligue 1 side, are about to begin their new European campaign. On September 10, 2026 local time, the team will play away at Fortuna Arena in Prague in their first group-stage match of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League, with Czech side Slavia Prague as their opponent. This is the fourth time in Lens's history that they have appeared in the Champions League proper. Previously, they won the Coupe de France and the French Super Cup in 2026. It is worth noting that the two teams met in the 1995/96 UEFA Cup, when Slavia Prague advanced with a 1-0 aggregate victory. This trip to Prague marks another challenge for Lens on Europe's top stage.

Type: Match update

Matchup or theme: Slavia Prague vs Lens (UEFA Champions League group stage)

Match result: Not played yet (The match will take place on September 10, 2026)

Key players and data: Lens are a team from France's Ligue 1. Slavia Prague are a team from the Czech First League. The match will be held at Fortuna Arena in Prague, Czech Republic, with kickoff scheduled for 21:00 local time.

Additional highlights: This is Lens's first Champions League match of the 2026/27 season and their fourth Champions League campaign. Previously, Lens won the Coupe de France and the French Super Cup in 2026. The two teams previously met once in the round of 16 of the 1995/96 UEFA Cup, when Slavia Prague eliminated Lens and advanced with a 1-0 aggregate victory.