Match report

Monaco Stuns Lens with Late Comeback 3-2 in Ligue 1

Lens
Lens
2–3
FT
Monaco
Monaco
Feb 21, 2026

Monaco staged a stunning comeback to defeat Lens 3-2 in a dramatic Ligue 1 encounter. The home team started strong with early goals from O. Édouard and F. Thauvin, putting them two goals ahead by the half-hour mark. However, Monaco rallied with three unanswered second-half goals, including crucial strikes from F. Balogun, Denis Zakaria, and A. Fati.

Key Facts

  • • Lens took an early lead through O. Édouard (3') assisted by A. Thomasson.
  • • F. Thauvin extended Lens' advantage to 2-0 with a goal in the 56th minute.
  • • Monaco's comeback began when F. Balogun scored at the 62nd minute, followed by goals from Denis Zakaria (70') and A. Fati (72').
  • • Lens made multiple substitutions but could not stop Monaco’s surge.

Lineups

Lens

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 40 R. Risser (G)
  • 4 N. Celik (D)
  • 25 I. Ganiou (D)
  • 20 M. Sarr (D)
  • 23 S. Abdulhamid (M)
  • 5 A. Bulatovic (M)
  • 28 A. Thomasson (M)
  • 14 M. Udol (M)
  • 10 F. Thauvin (F)
  • 9 A. Saint-Maximin (F)
  • 11 O. Edouard (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 M. Gorgelin
  • 27 A. Masuaku
  • 7 F. Sotoca
  • 2 R. Aguilar
  • 21 A. Haidara
  • 19 A. Sima
  • 18 F. Sylla
  • 26 A. Bermont
  • 38 R. Fofana

Monaco

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 16 P. Kohn (G)
  • 5 T. Kehrer (D)
  • 6 D. Zakaria (D)
  • 25 W. Faes (D)
  • 4 J. Teze (M)
  • 27 K. Diatta (M)
  • 28 M. Coulibaly (M)
  • 15 L. Camara (M)
  • 12 Caio Henrique (M)
  • 9 F. Balogun (F)
  • 24 S. Adingra (F)

Substitutes

  • 50 Y. Lienard
  • 40 J. Stawiecki
  • 14 M. Biereth
  • 44 S. Nibombe
  • 23 A. Bamba
  • 17 S. Idumbo
  • 31 A. Fati
  • 29 P. Brunner
  • 49 I. Toure

Timeline

  1. Lens
    3' Lens Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Édouard · Assist: A. Thomasson
  2. Lens
    15' Lens Var · Penalty confirmed
    A. Thomasson
  3. Monaco
    31' Monaco subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Diatta · On: A. Bamba
  4. Lens
    56' Lens Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Thauvin
  5. Monaco
    62' Monaco Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Balogun · Assist: M. Coulibaly
  6. Lens
    63' Lens subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Édouard · On: A. Sima
  7. Monaco
    69' Monaco subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Adingra · On: A. Fati
  8. Monaco
    70' Monaco Goal · Normal Goal
    Denis Zakaria · Assist: Caio Henrique
  9. Monaco
    72' Monaco Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Fati
  10. Lens
    74' Lens Card · Yellow Card
    S. Abdulhamid

    Simulation

  11. Lens
    75' Lens subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Abdulhamid · On: R. Aguilar
  12. Lens
    75' Lens subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Saint-Maximin · On: R. Fofana
  13. Monaco
    85' Monaco subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Balogun · On: M. Biereth
  14. Lens
    87' Lens subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Bulatovic · On: F. Sotoca
  15. Lens
    87' Lens subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Unknown player · On: A. Bermont
  16. Monaco
    90'+2 Monaco Card · Yellow Card
    Wout Faes

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Lens Monaco
Fouls 13 12
Pass Accuracy 86% 82%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 10
Corners 7 2
Total Passes 445 428
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 7 5
xG 1.61 1.95
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 52% 48%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 381 349
Shots Inside Box 9 6
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 10 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Monaco's goal by F. Balogun at 62' marked the beginning of their comeback, cutting Lens’ lead to just one.
  • ▸ The turning point came in a span of three minutes from minute 70 to 72 when Monaco scored two goals, taking control and securing a stunning victory.