Paris: Lens beat Clermont 3-1 in their Ligue 1 match on Sunday, extending their lead at the top of the table. The victory means that Lens have now won six consecutive matches and are just two points behind leaders Paris Saint-Germain.
The game was played at the Stade de France and saw Lens dominate from start to finish. They took the lead after just eight minutes when midfielder Benjamin Pavard scored his first goal for the club. He followed up with another late in the half to give Lens a comfortable lead going into halftime.
Clermont tried to come back in the second half but Lens were too strong for them. Defender Kostas Mitroglou scored twice to extend Lens' lead, while midfielder David Luiz added a third goal late in the game.
Lens' win moves them one point ahead of second-placed Openda, who lost 2-3 to Montpellier. This means that Lens have closed the gap on PSG even further, as they now trail them by just four points.
Lens' victory also puts them in good shape to qualify for next season's Champions League. They currently sit in fourth place in the league table and will need to win their remaining games to keep up with PSG.
Overall, it was a dominant display from Lens, who showed why they are considered one of the best teams in France. Their win over Clermont is a major step forward for them and puts them well on track to secure a spot in Europe next season.