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Lens complete late comeback to open Champions League campaign
Lens scored twice in three minutes after the 88th minute to overturn a 2-1 deficit against Slavia Prague.
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Event
Lens complete late comeback against Slavia Prague in Champions League opener
Lens overturned a 2-1 deficit against Slavia Prague after the 88th minute, scoring twice in three minutes to win their Champions League campaign opener, led by captain Florian Thauvin.
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Background
Why this event matters
Lens opened its Champions League campaign against Slavia Prague. They recovered from a 2-1 deficit after the 88th minute, scoring twice in three minutes to complete an inferred 3-2 victory. Captain Florian Thauvin was identified as leading the turnaround. The supplied material does not specify the scorers or Thauvin’s exact contribution.
event-brief
Lens complete late comeback against Slavia Prague in Champions League opener
Lens opened its Champions League campaign against Slavia Prague. They recovered from a 2-1 deficit after the 88th minute, scoring twice in three minutes to complete an inferred 3-2 victory. Captain Florian Thauvin was identified as leading the turnaround. The supplied material do
Reporting trail
France 24 International | https://www.france24.com/en/lens-secure-an-epic-comeback-win-to-kick-off-their-champions-league-campaign | published 2026-09-11T14:25:09.000Z | primary sourceFrance 24 International | Primary report and headline describing Lens’ late comeback.Event digest | Concise account of the 2-1 deficit, two late goals and Thauvin’s leadership.Retrieved context — SAME_EVENT | Corroborates the match narrative.France 24 International | https://www.france24.com/en/sport/20260911-lens-secure-epic-comeback-win-kick-off-their-champions-league-campaign | published 2026-09-11T05:57:52.000Z | primary sourceFrance 24 International | Primary report of Lens’s comeback and the other sporting results.Event digest | Concise confirmation of the Lens–Slavia Prague Champions League event.Retrieved context: cluster summary | Corroborates the core event with high stated confidence.
Fact cards
entity brief
Lens complete late comeback against Slavia Prague in Champions League opener: key people and institutions
Key entities: Lens, Slavia Prague, Florian Thauvin.
faq brief
Lens complete late comeback against Slavia Prague in Champions League opener: key questions
What was the result? Lens won after overturning a 2-1 deficit; the supplied account indicates a 3-2 score. When did Lens turn the match around? After the 88th minute, with two goals in three minutes. Who led Lens’ comeback? Captain Florian Thauvin was identified as leading the tu
source brief
Lens complete late comeback against Slavia Prague in Champions League opener: reporting sources
France 24 International | https://www.france24.com/en/lens-secure-an-epic-comeback-win-to-kick-off-their-champions-league-campaign | published 2026-09-11T14:25:09.000Z | primary source | France 24 International | Primary report and headline describing Lens’ late comeback. | Event
timeline brief
Lens complete late comeback against Slavia Prague in Champions League opener: timeline
After the 88th minute: Lens trailed Slavia Prague 2-1. Final three minutes: Lens scored twice to overturn the deficit. Champions League opener: Lens completed the comeback and won, with the final score inferred as 3-2.
Timeline
After the 88th minute
Lens trailed Slavia Prague 2-1.
Final three minutes
Lens scored twice to overturn the deficit.
Champions League opener
Lens completed the comeback and won, with the final score inferred as 3-2.
FAQ
What was the result?
Lens won after overturning a 2-1 deficit; the supplied account indicates a 3-2 score.
When did Lens turn the match around?
After the 88th minute, with two goals in three minutes.
Who led Lens’ comeback?
Captain Florian Thauvin was identified as leading the turnaround.
Who scored the late goals?
The supplied material does not say.
What happened in the Lens–Slavia Prague match?
Lens overturned a 2-1 deficit after the 88th minute to win their Champions League opener.
How long did Lens’s comeback take?
Three minutes.
Who led Lens’s comeback?
Captain Florian Thauvin.
What was the final score?
The available source does not state it.