RC Lens: Despite the defeat at Bollaert, fate remains in their hands

Despite a frustrating loss to Metz on the last day, the RC Lens retained the advantage in the standings, with a two-point gap over Marseille and five over Toulouse. However, the situation is complicated by the exemption of the Lens club on the same day, due to the general Bordeaux package at the beginning of the season and the victory on the green carpet.

The Sangs and Gold, now faced with three games to play, two of them outside, face a delicate situation. The trip to Toulouse on 11 May will be crucial, potentially determining the title or the climb. A victory in Nice, scheduled for Sunday, would allow the Artesians to take an important step towards Division 1.

However, a victory in Nice would not guarantee the climb. Toulouse could end the season at 43 points by winning its last three games. In addition, Marseille could exceed the RC Lens in case of equality. It is therefore likely that the Sangs and Gold will need to take four more points from the remaining two matches to ensure their place in D1, a situation that will also depend on the results of the other teams. The players of RC Lens must maintain the awareness that their destiny is in their hands, regardless of the outcome of other confrontations.