Lens asserted their status as hosts by beating the Gunners 2-1 on matchday 2 of group B of the UEFA Champions League – 2023-2024 tournament, leaving the visiting team empty-handed. The goals of the match for the local team were scored by Adrien Thomasson (24′ 1T) and Sepe Wahi (23′ 2T). While the visitor’s goal was scored by Gabriel Jesús (13′ 1T).
Although they lost, Arsenal showed greater superiority in ball possession with an average of 63%.
The figure of the match was Sepe Wahi. The Lens forward showed his best level by scoring 1 goal and making 10 correct passes.
Adrien Thomasson was another of the outstanding players. The Lens forward showed his best level by scoring 1 goal, shooting 3 times into the opponent’s goal and making 22 correct passes.
It was a duel that was slowed down by the accumulation of fouls, which cut off the rhythm. There were 2 reprimands: Gabriel Jesús and Salis Abdul Samed.
Lens strategist Franck Haise stopped the starting eleven with a 3-4-3 formation with Brice Samba in goal; Jonathan Gradit, Kevin Danso and Facundo Medina on the defensive line; Przemyslaw Frankowski, Nampalys Mendy, Salis Abdul Samed and Deiver Machado in the middle; and Florian Sotoca, Sepe Wahi and Adrien Thomasson in attack.
For their part, those chosen by Mikel Arteta took to the field with a 4-3-3 formation with David Raya between the three sticks; Takehiro Tomiyasu, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães and Olexandr Zinchenko in defense; Martin Odegaard, Declan Rice and Kai Havertz in midfield; and Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesús and Leandro Trossard up front.
The judge chosen to direct the match at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis stadium was Marco Guida.
For the next date, Lens will play at home against PSV, while the Gunners will visit Seville.
With 4 points, Lens is at the top of Group B, while Arsenal occupies second place with 3 points
2023-10-04 01:05:25
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