RC Lens host Friborg this Thursday in the first leg of the Europa League’s knockout stage.
Lens-Friburg, pre-match
RC Lens were relegated to the Europa League after finishing third in their Champions League group, behind PSV Eindhoven and Arsenal. But before reaching the round of 16 of the C3, Sang et Or will have to beat Friborg in the play-offs.
In great form at the moment, Frank Hyes’ side are on a three-match winning streak in Ligue 1. So it is with confidence that the Northerners will welcome the Germans in the first leg, this Thursday evening, in Ballart.
For its part, Friborg have suffered two consecutive defeats in the Bundesliga against Werder and Stuttgart.
Lens-Friburg, official lineups
For this meeting, Frank Hyes will be without his Argentina international, Facundo Medina, who was suspended after receiving three yellow cards during the Champions League group stage. The Lensois coach will also have to compose without Jimmy Cabot and Dewar Machado, both injured.
RC Lens: Samba – Gradit, Denso, Haidara – Aguilar, El Aynaoui, Diouf, Frankovski – Sotoka, Pereira da Costa – Wahi.
Freiburg: Etubolu – Kubler, Keitel, Gulde, Makengo – Aggestin, Höfler – Doan, Rohl, Sallai – Holler.
Lens-Friburg, where to watch the match
The match between RC Lens and Friborg will start this Thursday 21 hours. The match will be followed and telecast live on our site with commentary Canal+ Football But clearly turned on W9.
Canal+: For sports lovers
If you are a sports fan, we advise you to take a look at the Canal+ SPORT offer. Offered at €25.99 per month for the first year, it allows you to watch all CAN 2024 matches as well as the Champions League, Premier League and Formula 1. In addition, you will access the myCANAL catalog.
Canal+ offers in summary:
- A subscription to Canal+ Sport (which includes beIN SPORTS) is €25.99 per month for the first year, then increases to €39.99 per month;
- This pack includes Canal+, Apple TV+, beIN SPORTS, DAZN, Eurosport, Canal+ SPORT and Canal+ FOOT. Enough to follow sports live, but also some series and movies.
- You will be able to watch all the CAN 2024 matches, but also the Champions League, Premier League and Formula 1.
