Lens lift the French Cup for the first time after beating Nice in the final

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Lens capped a remarkable season with a historic victory in the French Cup, defeating Nice 3-1. Star striker Florian Thauvin was instrumental in the win, scoring one goal and assisting another, highlighting the team's successful blend of young talents and experienced players.

Lens capped a spectacular season by winning the French Cup for the first time, with star striker Florian Thauvin scoring and making another in a 3-1 win over Nice in the final on Friday. Lens matched Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1 for large parts of the season but struggled to match its resources during the latter weeks of the campaign and finished second, six points behind. Friday’s win at the Stade de France was a merited triumph for a side that under coach Pierre Sage mixed young prospects with experienced journeymen to great effect.