Championship

Full time

R.C Lens

1-1

HT: 0 - 1
Bvb dortmund

Key moments

  1. 59'

    Goal for R.C Lens! Saint Maximin

    Saud wins the ball in midfield! He plays a through ball to Saint Maximin! He beats the keeper to the ball and scores!

  2. 33'

    Yellow card for Ronaldinho

    Following that foul, Ronaldinho is shown a yellow card.

  3. 28'

    Haaland goes down injured

    Haaland is limping after that foul. The manager should substitute him.

  4. 26'

    Goal for Bvb dortmund! Ronaldinho

    Ronaldinho sets up Luis figo, who cuts inside, beats two defenders, and delivers a pinpoint cut-back to Ronaldinho who drills it into the goal!

What a spectacular display of "almost" football we witnessed tonight as R.C Lens and Bvb dortmund stumbled their way to a 1-1 draw. The R.C Lens faithful were treated to a masterclass in how to waste opportunities, racking up eight shots on target while apparently forgetting where the goal actually was during that disastrous 33rd-minute penalty. Meanwhile, Bvb dortmund showed up with a strategy that seemed to consist entirely of committing fouls, collecting a yellow card, and ending the night with a casualty list that makes a hospital ward look like a vacation resort. 🤡

The drama started early when Bvb dortmund somehow pinched a goal in the 26th minute, despite doing absolutely nothing to earn it. The match then devolved into a farce of missed free kicks and clumsy tackles. Bvb dortmund spent most of the match limping around the pitch, proving that their physical presence was about as sturdy as a wet paper bag. Watching R.C Lens dominate the stats with zero off-target shots yet only managing one goal is a special kind of torture that only a true fan could endure.

By the time R.C Lens finally found the back of the net in the 59th minute, the crowd was likely more relieved than excited. The final minutes were a frantic, desperate scramble as R.C Lens peppered the goal with shots that refused to go in, while Bvb dortmund hung on for dear life, terrified of their own shadows. A point each feels like a generous gift to both sides for a game that redefined the term "mediocre spectacle." Let’s hope for a bit more clinical finishing next time, or at least a refund on the tickets. ⚽

Head-to-head

Match details

On 27/08/2026 11:30

Bollaert (R.C Lens)

25599 spectators

No extra time

Risser
298 pts
26 yrs
Baidoo
251 pts
23 yrs
Ganiou
299 pts
23 yrs
Gradit
254 pts
24 yrs
Antonio
307 pts
24 yrs
Sotoca
255 pts
22 yrs
Saud
305 pts
24 yrs
Aguilar
307 pts
20 yrs
Said
303 pts
23 yrs
Edouard
266 pts
24 yrs
Saint Max...
306 pts
23 yrs
Cristiano...
159 pts
27 yrs
Cuty
215 pts
23 yrs
Pepe
262 pts
25 yrs
Van dijk
270 pts
26 yrs
Cafú
265 pts
27 yrs
Kroos
266 pts
25 yrs
Kimmich
267 pts
27 yrs
Luis figo
265 pts
27 yrs
Ronaldinho
263 pts
26 yrs
Haaland
261 pts
27 yrs
Lewandowski
257 pts
26 yrs

Match commentary

  1. 90'

    Full time!

    After battling for 90 minutes, R.C Lens and Bvb dortmund finish with a well-deserved draw.

  2. 88'

    Save by Cristiano ronaldo

    Said fires a great shot on goal, but Cristiano ronaldo saves it without much trouble.

  3. 86'

    Cafú runs himself into a dead end on the right flank and is easily dispossessed by Aguilar.

  4. 82'

    Shot on target by Edouard

    Edouard's shot is scuffed! No problem for the keeper.

  5. 79'

    Shot on target by Said

    Edouard crosses for Said, who hits a beautiful volley, but the keeper makes an incredible fingertip save.

  6. 74'

    Cafú runs himself into a dead end on the right flank and is easily dispossessed by Ganiou.

  7. 70'

    Shot on target by Kimmich

    Lewandowski crosses for Kimmich, who hits a beautiful volley, but the keeper makes an incredible fingertip save.

  8. 68'

    For the last few minutes, Bvb dortmund and R.C Lens have just been watching each other play.

  9. 64'

    Aguilar catches Luis figo's ankle with that tackle; he needs to be careful. The referee blows for a foul.

  10. 59'

    Goal for R.C Lens! Saint Maximin

    Saud wins the ball in midfield! He plays a through ball to Saint Maximin! He beats the keeper to the ball and scores!

  11. 54'

    Tactical change — R.C Lens

    R.C Lens modifie sa stratégie.

  12. 49'

    Save by Risser

    Counter-attack from Cafú who shoots, but Risser makes a save with his foot!

  13. 45'

    Back under way!

    Et c'est reparti pour 45 minutes. L'équipe R.C Lens va devoir batailler si elle veut s'imposer.

  14. 45+1'

    Half-time

    C'est la fin de cette première mi-temps. Les équipes rentrent aux vestiaires pour 15 minutes sur le score de 1 buts à 0 pour Bvb dortmund.

  15. 43'

    Shot off target by Kroos

    From over thirty meters out, Kroos tries his luck and sends the ball into the stands.

  16. 39'

    Free kick by Saint Maximin

    Saint Maximin curls the ball towards the top corner, but the keeper punches it away for a corner!

  17. 39'

    Heavy foul by Lewandowski who charges into Sotoca from behind.

  18. 37'

    Controlling a high ball on his chest, Ganiou pulls off a superb sombrero flick over Kimmich. Pure class.

  19. 33'

    Penalty missed by Saint Maximin

    Saint Maximin steps up and shoots to the keeper's right, but hits the post.

  20. 33'

    Penalty to R.C Lens

    The referee points to the penalty spot! It looked like the foul was outside the box! Regardless, Saint Maximin has already placed the ball and is preparing to shoot.

  21. 33'

    Yellow card for Ronaldinho

    Following that foul, Ronaldinho is shown a yellow card.

  22. 33'

    Ronaldinho is late on Ganiou, and tackles him; the referee whistles for a foul.

  23. 28'

    Haaland goes down injured

    Haaland is limping after that foul. The manager should substitute him.

  24. 28'

    Saint Maximin cannot stop Haaland, so he pulls his shirt. Undeniable foul.

  25. 26'

    Goal for Bvb dortmund! Ronaldinho

    Ronaldinho sets up Luis figo, who cuts inside, beats two defenders, and delivers a pinpoint cut-back to Ronaldinho who drills it into the goal!

  26. 23'

    Free kick by Saint Maximin

    A floating free kick from Saint Maximin that Cristiano ronaldo manages to punch away for a corner.

  27. 22'

    In a duel with Luis figo, Said goes down easily! Unfortunately, the referee has been fooled.

  28. 19'

    Shot on target by Saint Maximin

    Saint Maximin beats his man with a brilliant roulette, shoots immediately, but his effort is saved by the keeper's foot. What a fantastic play!!!

  29. 13'

    Free kick by Saint Maximin

    Saint Maximin takes his run-up and shoots. It is blocked by the wall.

  30. 13'

    Sotoca dribbles past Kroos with a magnificent nutmeg. Kroos seems annoyed, so he tackles Sotoca from behind. The referee saw it all, that's a foul!

  31. 9'

    Like a true magician, Lewandowski skips past Sotoca with a superb elastico. A piece of skill to be taught in every academy!

  32. 4'

    Luis figo leans on Gradit in an aerial duel and is penalized.

  33. 0'

    Kick-off

    The referee signals the start of the match; R.C Lens and Bvb dortmund will need to be clinical to win.

Key stats

R.C Lens Bvb dortmund
59% Possession 41%
1 Goals 1
8 Shots on target 3
0 Shots off target 1
2 Fouls 5
0 Yellow cards 1
0 Red cards 0
0 Injuries 1

Scorers

  • Saint Maximin 59' Saud

Scorers

  • Ronaldinho 26' Luis figo

Goalkeeper

Defence

Midfield

  • 59'

Attack

  • 59'

Substitutes

Goalkeeper

Defence

Midfield

  • 26'

Attack

  • 26'33'
  • 28'

Substitutes

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