RC Lens won his match against Stade Brestois on 3-1 on Ligue 1 Day 3. While the victory was a positive result for Lens, the event was largely overshadowed by a heated controversy over the arbitration of the match. Kenny Lala, a player at the Stade Brestois and former RC Lens player, spoke vehemently about arbitral decisions, denouncing disparaging treatment by the central arbitrator. His comments, relayed on social media, aroused a wide debate and highlighted the discontent of the Brest team with the management of the game.

In particular, Lala criticized the referee’s approach to the players, saying that they felt they were playing in numerical inferiority. He pointed out that there was a lack of communication and explanation of the decisions, in particular regarding the expulsion of Rado This expulsion, following a fault perceived as obvious, had a major impact on the course of the game, allowing Lens to equalize and finally win. Lala also expressed frustration at a lack of consistency in the application of the last defender’s rule, regretting the arbitrator’s lack of explanation.

The evening ended with increasing tensions, with three red cards received by players and the coach of Stade Brestois, Eric Roy. Roy’s expulsion, for a mere remark deemed inappropriate, seems particularly unfair and fueled the team’s anger. The question of potential sanctions for Kenny Lala following his remarks remains open, but it seems unlikely that he will be punished for his statements. The incident highlights once again the stakes and strong emotions that can surround football matches, and the sensitivity of players to what they perceive as a lack of respect on the part of arbitration.