Lens beat Angers 2-0 in Ligue 1 on Sunday, with the win securing their place in the Europa Conference League next season.
The match was played at Stade de France in Paris, with Lens making the most of their chances to take control of the game from the start.
In the 18th minute, Lens took the lead through a goal from Maxence Domachuk, who scored his first goal for the club.
Just five minutes later, Lens doubled their lead with another goal from Domachuk, this time assisted by Benjamin Bourigeaud.
Angers tried to come back into the game, but Lens were too strong and held onto their advantage until full-time.
The win means that Lens will be playing in the Europa Conference League next season, while Angers will have to look elsewhere for their place in European football.
The match was also significant for Lens as it marked the return of coach Vincent Kompany after he left the club earlier in the year.
Kompany has been replaced by former Lens player and current manager Christophe Galtier, who is hoping to build on the success of last season's Ligue 1 title.
Despite the defeat, Angers will still be looking forward to next season, knowing they have a talented squad with a lot of potential.
Overall, it was a good result for Lens, who secured their place in Europe and showed that they can compete against the best teams in France.
It remains to be seen whether Angers can improve their performance next season, or if they will need to look elsewhere for their place in European football. But one thing is certain - Lens will be a force to be reckoned with in the coming seasons.
