Lille secured three crucial points in this edition of the Derby du Nord , effectively stalling Lens' pursuit of the Ligue 1 title.
The match was briefly halted in the 35th minute due to discriminatory chanting from the home crowd.
Lille dominated with a 4–0 win during their title-winning campaign. Lille - Lens
The win propelled Lille to 3rd place in the standings, while 2nd-place Lens lost ground to league leaders PSG. Rivalry History: The Derby du Nord
A fiery match saw Lens reduced to nine men, resulting in a 4–1 Lille victory. Venue Information Atmosphere LOSC Lille Stade Pierre-Mauroy Multi-use arena with a retractable roof RC Lens Stade Bollaert-Delelis Lille secured three crucial points in this edition
Known as the "Northern Derby," this fixture is one of France's most intense regional rivalries, separating the two clubs by only 40 kilometers.
In their 123 total meetings, Lille holds a slight advantage: Lille Wins: 49 Lens Wins: 38 Draws: 36 Classic Encounters: The win propelled Lille to 3rd place in
Historically, the match represented a clash between the industrial, working-class identity of Lens and the middle-class, administrative hub of Lille.