Ten-man Lens secure a hard-fought victory over PSG to claim the Trophée des Champions crown as Nuno Mendes sees red for misconduct | Goal.com UK
Goal.com · Moataz Elgammal · 2026-08-16T21:07:06+00:00 · nguồn gốc
The dynamic of the final shifted dramatically in the 39th minute when Kyllian Antonio received a straight red card for a late challenge on Maghnes Akliouche. The decision incensed the Lens technical staff, leading to a furious outburst in the tunnel at half-time.
Jean-Louis Leca directed his anger at the match officials, shouting: "You are not even going to see the VAR! You have the gift of killing a match!" Despite the numerical disadvantage, Lens reorganised their defensive shape seamlessly. Toppmöller sacrificed striker Filip Ivanovic for Ruben Aguilar at the break, ensuring that his side remained compact and difficult to break down as they prepared for an inevitable onslaught from their opponents.