Lens-Toulouse (4-1): Les Sang et Or filent en finale de la Coupe de France après une démonstration à Bollaert

Racing Club de Lens secured a 4-1 victory over Toulouse FC in the Coupe de France semifinal on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Lens, France, booking their place in the final for the first time since 1998.

The match kicked off at 3:10 PM local time (13:10 UTC) as Lens dominated possession with 62.5% and outshot Toulouse 16-1, with Florian Thauvin opening the scoring from the penalty spot in the 9th minute.

Allan Saint-Maximin doubled the lead in the 18th minute before Matthieu Udol added a third in the 35th minute. Toulouse pulled one back through Santiago Hidalgo in the 21st minute, but Adrien Thomasson sealed the victory with a goal in the 74th minute.

Lens completed the scoring with a fourth goal, though the specific scorer was not detailed in the verified sources consulted. The victory was built on a strong defensive performance, limiting Toulouse to just one shot on target while Lens recorded 10 shots on goal.

The victory sparked celebrations among the Lens faithful, with fans invading the pitch immediately after the final whistle as chants of “On est en finale!” echoed through Stade Bollaert-Delelis.

Lens will now await the winner of the Strasbourg-Nice semifinal, scheduled for Wednesday, April 22, 2026, to learn their opponent in the Coupe de France final.

The match marked Lens’ second encounter with Toulouse in five days, following a 3-2 Ligue 1 victory for Lens over Toulouse last weekend.

Lens head coach Pierre Sage maintained his starting XI from the previous encounter, showing no tactical turnover as he sought continuity in his approach to the high-stakes semifinal.

The victory represents a significant milestone for Lens, who last reached the Coupe de France final in 1998, ending a 28-year wait for a return to Stade de France for the competition’s showpiece event.

As the celebrations continued at Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Lens players and staff acknowledged the support of their fans, whose unwavering backing throughout the match contributed to the electric atmosphere that fueled the team’s performance.

Lens’ journey to the final has been characterized by resilience and determination, overcoming challenges throughout the competition to reach this stage.

The club’s focus now shifts to preparing for the final, where they will aim to add another trophy to their collection and cap off a memorable season.

For continued updates on Lens’ Coupe de France final preparations and match coverage, fans are encouraged to follow official club communications and reputable sports news outlets.