PSG captain, Marquinhos, has urged his teammates to maintain their cool on Monday after their lead was reduced to four points following their first Ligue 1 loss of the season.
On Sunday night, second-placed Lens defeated the champions 3-1 thanks to a show of attacking vigor and tenacious defense.
Przemyslaw Frankowski, who was left unmarked, was the recipient of a deflection from PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma after five minutes, and he volleyed the ball into the open net.
Hugo Ekitike equalised for PSG three minutes later. Lens striker Lois Openda restored his side’s lead in the 28th minute and Alexis Claude-Maurice made it three for Lens two minutes into the second-half.
PSG were without Neymar – suspended following his red card against Strasbourg last Wednesday. They were also without Lionel Messi who is recovering from his exertions at the World Cup in Qatar.
Having to make do without such attacking acolytes, France international Kylian Mbappé failed to inspire PSG.
Up next, PSG take on third division Chateauroux in the Coupe de France.
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Lens coach Franck Haise celebrated his 100th game in charge by taking a microphone and singing a club anthem with the jubilant fans gathered at the Bollaert-Delelis stadium.
🔥🎥 ÉPISODE 9 : Olélé, Olala … Ils ont chicoté le leader !
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