Lens secured a place in the Coupe de France final with a convincing 4-1 victory over Toulouse at Stade Bollaert-Delelis on Tuesday evening, triggering an immediate pitch invasion by jubilant home supporters.
The final whistle sparked scenes of celebration as fans poured onto the pitch to celebrate the club’s first Coupe de France final appearance since 1998. Video shared widely on social media showed supporters waving scarves, singing chants, and embracing players amid the post-match euphoria.
Stade Bollaert-Delelis, the historic home of RC Lens located in northern France, has a capacity of 38,223 following renovations completed between 2014 and 2015. The stadium has previously hosted major international events including matches during the 1998 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2016.
Lens will now await the winner of the other Coupe de France semi-final to determine their opponent in the final. The date and venue for the showpiece match have not yet been confirmed by the French Football Federation.
For continued updates on Lens’ Coupe de France journey and upcoming fixtures, follow official club channels and trusted sports news sources.
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