Slavia Praha face an uphill battle as they welcome an in-form Lens to the Fortuna Arena in a UEFA Champions League Group Stage clash on September 8th, 2026. The Czech champions have endured a torrid start to their European campaign, currently rooted at the bottom with a dismal record of zero wins, three draws, and five losses. Their inability to find the net consistently, with just five goals scored, coupled with a leaky defence that has conceded 19, paints a bleak picture. Their recent form, with four losses and a draw in their last five outings, offers little comfort.
Conversely, Lens arrive in Prague brimming with confidence, boasting a perfect record of five wins from five in the competition. Their attacking prowess has been a highlight, netting 17 goals, while their defence has also been resolute, conceding just six. The French side's impeccable recent form, winning all their last five matches, positions them as strong favourites. Slavia will need an extraordinary performance to contain Lens's attacking threat and prevent further damage to their European aspirations. Lens, meanwhile, will be eyeing another dominant display to solidify their position at the top of the group.
35. J. Markovic, 42. M. Konecny, 4. D. Zima, 2. S. Chaloupek, 14. S. Isife, 30. W. Nowak, 23. M. Sadilek, 8. O. Kubiak, 10. D. Sturm, 17. L. Provod, 25. T. Chory
40. R. Risser, 32. K. Antonio, 25. I. Ganiou, 14. M. Udol, 2. R. Aguilar, 21. A. Haidara, 8. Y. Titraoui, 22. M. Skoras, 10. F. Thauvin, 9. T. Hazard, 19. A. Sima
Match events
45' subst Substitution 1 — David Zima (Slavia Praha) (assists: Mikulas Konecny)
48' Var Card upgrade confirmed — Mikulas Konecny (Slavia Praha)
49' Card Red Card — Mikulas Konecny (Slavia Praha)
51' Goal Normal Goal — Danijel Sturm (Slavia Praha) (assists: Samuel Isife)
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