RC Lens was equalized against by OGC Nice in the 84th minute (1-1) at Allianz Riviera in Ligue 1's 32nd matchday on May 2, 2026. The result prevents Lens from capitalizing on PSG's earlier draw with Lorient (2-2). Lens remains six points behind the Parisian leaders.
RC Lens dominated much of the match against OGC Nice at Allianz Riviera on Saturday evening, but Ali Abdi's 84th-minute goal from a Sofiane Diop free kick sealed the 1-1 draw. Allan Saint-Maximin had opened the scoring for Lens in the 60th minute on a quick counter.
This draw follows PSG's 2-2 concession against Lorient in the 32nd matchday opener. With 64 points, Lens remains six points behind the leaders, despite a match largely controlled by Pierre Sage's men.
Nice, fighting relegation, snatched a vital point with a solid first-half defense, exemplified by Melvin Bard. The Aiglons hope for an Angers win over Auxerre to bolster their position ahead of their trip to Yonne.
The teams will meet again in the Coupe de France final on May 22 at Stade de France. Lens faces Nantes next Friday in matchday 33, before a postponed league clash with PSG on May 13.
