Lens punished by Sporting despite dominant display in Champions League return

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Lens lost 0-2 to Sporting in their Champions League group stage match on Tuesday at Bollaert-Delelis, despite dominating possession and creating chances. Sporting scored through Luis Suarez in the 22nd minute and Issa Doumbia in the 74th, punishing Lens's defensive errors. The defeat was Lens's first in the 2026-2027 campaign after a heroic 3-2 win at Slavia Prague last month. Lens made five changes from their Friday win over Lyon, including a return for defender Samson Baidoo, who struggled and was substituted in the 57th minute. Lens next face Club Bruges away on Wednesday.


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