French club Lens (RC Lens, a top-flight side from northern France) pulled off a dramatic comeback victory against Slavia Prague in their UEFA Champions League opener on 10 September 2026. Trailing 2-1 with just two minutes of normal time remaining, Lens scored twice in three minutes to claim a 3-2 win, with captain Florian Thauvin leading the charge. The result marks an emphatic start for Lens in European football's premier club competition.