As the 2025–26 Ligue 1 season approaches its final weeks, both teams are locked in a high-stakes race for European qualification:

The next league meeting between and RC Lens is scheduled for May 17, 2026 , at the Groupama Stadium. Sun, May 17 3:00 PM EDT Regular Season Recent Form and Standings

Lens advanced after a dramatic quarter-final fightback.

: Currently sitting in 2nd place with 63 points, they are mounting a serious title challenge, trailing leaders Paris Saint-Germain by just six points.