Lens beats bottom dwellers Clermont 1-0

Lens managed to secure a 1-0 victory over the relegation-bound Clermont in the French league. While Rennes comfortably defeated Nantes 3-0 to maintain their hopes of qualifying for Europe. After Saturday's games, Lens was in sixth place while Rennes was in seventh. In the second minute, Florian Sotoca scored a penalty to put Lens ahead. Club record signing Lens's Elye Wahi wasted three opportunities to score, and when he was substituted at the end. Shortly after, Sotoca's low shot struck the post.

In another match, right-back Guela Doue's pass found striker Arnaud Kalimuendo to open the scoring for Rennes in the 67th minute. In the 76th minute, attacking midfielder Benjamin Bourigeaud scored a penalty kick to make it 2-0 after Kalimuendo was fouled.