Lens complete late comeback to open Champions League campaign

Lens launched their Champions League campaign with a dramatic comeback against Slavia Prague, recovering from a 2-1 deficit after the 88th minute.

The French side scored twice in the final three minutes to turn the match around and secure an inferred 3-2 victory.

Captain Florian Thauvin led Lens’ late revival, although the supplied match report does not specify the scorers or Thauvin’s precise contribution.

France 24 International described the result as an epic comeback, with Lens completing the turnaround in a match that appeared to be slipping away in its closing stages.