Racing Club de Lens in the news

RC Lens defender Jonathan Gradit doubted his career continuation after a severe leg break but successfully returned to play after a long recovery.

RC Lens forward Abdallah Sima is sidelined until late November with a thigh injury sustained on international duty, impacting the club's demanding schedule, while Yacine Titraoui and Saud Abdulhamid are nearing returns.

Zinedine Zidane is directing youth coaches to develop full-backs for the French national team, with RC Lens player Ismaëlo Ganiou being repositioned and tested in this role for the U21 squad.

RC Lens's defender Jean-Clair Todibo is expected to return to the starting lineup in about ten days as he continues his fitness recovery.

RC Lens is organizing a "Match de la mémoire" on November 8th against Olympique de Marseille to honor deceased individuals, including victims of mining disasters, with fan participation.

Racing Club de Lens appointed Vincent Carlier as assistant coach to Yannick Cahuzac and reorganized its Groupe Élite staff.

The Lewarde Historic Mining Center will display the Coupe de France and Trophée des Champions won by Racing Club de Lens.

Racing Club de Lens has signed 18-year-old winger Newfel El Ouaroudi for its U19 team from Orléans.

RC Lens set a 25 million euro price tag on 19-year-old midfielder Andrija Bulatovic, who is being pursued by Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig, after acquiring him for 1.7 million euros.

RC Lens Féminin will play a friendly match against Roubaix-Wervicq on Wednesday during the international break, before resuming their league season against Strasbourg on October 17.

Former player Seko Fofana maintains a 0.62% ownership stake in RC Lens despite his departure and new club investors.

Racing Club de Lens is grappling with multiple key player injuries, significantly weakening their squad ahead of an important match against Olympique Lyonnais, impacting their already precarious 15th-place standing in Ligue 1.

RC Lens player Abdallah Sima is sidelined with a thigh injury until the end of November, interrupting his strong start to the season and good performance for Senegal.

RC Lens prioritized retaining 16-year-old talent Mezian Mesloub, who, despite interest from other European clubs, chose to stay, making an immediate impact on the team and attracting international attention.

Racing Club de Lens women's team lost to Paris FC due to a lack of energy and experience, though the coach praised their effort.

RC Lens players are concluding their international duties, with some returning rested and others playing their final matches before the upcoming game against Olympique Lyonnais.

Mezian Mesloub, a 16-year-old RC Lens player, is garnering interest for his talent and potential international team choice, with a recent survey indicating a strong preference for France.

Olympique Marseille's young player Antoine Valero is considering a winter transfer, with Racing Club Lens showing strong interest.

Tickets are now on sale for all RC Lens home Youth League matches against Sporting Portugal, Côme, and Bodo-Glimt, with various pricing options and a limit of 10 tickets per order.

Lens will play Lyon in a crucial Ligue 1 match on October 9, 2026, with Lens needing a win to improve its poor standing and Lyon looking to maintain its strong form.