Lens have secured their place at the top of Ligue 1 after defeating Ajaccio by two goals to one on Saturday.
The match was a closely contested affair, with both teams creating opportunities throughout the game. However, it was Lens who ultimately emerged victorious thanks to a brace from French international goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
Courtois's first goal came in the 67th minute, as he scored his second goal for the club this season. The goal came after Lens were awarded a penalty following a handball by Ajaccio defender Adrien Tchouaméni.
Despite losing the lead, Ajaccio refused to give up and fought back valiantly in the closing stages of the match. However, it was Lens who held on to secure all three points, leaving them just one point behind leaders Monaco.
In addition to Courtois's impressive performance, Lens also received praise for their defensive display against Ajaccio. The team's full-backs, including Benjamin Gavray and Anthony Lopes, played a key role in keeping Ajaccio at bay and preventing any further goals from being scored.
Overall, Lens' victory over Ajaccio is a significant blow to the former champions' hopes of challenging for the title. However, they will be buoyed by the fact that they remain in contention for the league title and will now look to build on this win going into the next round of fixtures.