Lens has just lost on the smallest of margins at the Parc des Princes. But he owes it first to Brice Samba, his goalkeeper, author of a series of decisive saves throughout the match. The blood and gold captain was precious in front of Ruiz (15e), then Asensio (35e43e). He will be aerial in front of Barcola (72e) before still being vigilant in front of Zaire-Emery (76e) and Mendes (77e).
On the other hand, he could only touch Barcola's cross for Dembélé on the first Parisian opportunity (1-0, 4e). A bad pass from Jonathan Gradit in midfield ultimately ruined Racing's evening.
A second defeat in a row in a week
This defeat, the second in eight days, was not the only bad news of the evening. After twenty minutes, Will Still had to compose without Florian Sotoca injured in the adductors. The strong nervousness of the Lensois resulted in an expulsion on the hour mark.
Indeed, Kodir Khusanov, already warned before the break for an uncontrolled tackle on Mendes, did it again by grabbing Hakimi's right ankle from the side. The VAR intervened and Mr. Delajod did not hesitate to show a direct red card. The central defender will at least miss the Nantes reception next Saturday.
Andy Diouf: “A bitter and encouraging defeat”
The Parisians' lack of efficiency allowed the Lensois to believe in their luck until the end, notably with thirteen shots on goal. But overall Safonov was not really put in danger. It was well placed on this header from Machado (32e).
Andy Diouf, the most dangerous of Lensois, found himself in a good position several times but his shots were blocked or not on target (53e65e). « It's a bitter-tasting defeatrecognized the midfielder at the microphone of beIN Sports. We finish eleven against ten. We defended a lot and when we recovered, we lacked lucidity. We will continue to work. It's an encouraging defeat because there were a lot of good things at the end of the match. »
