Lens suffer more misery with late loss to Marseille in Ligue 1

RC Lens endured another painful result on Sunday, falling to a 2-1 home defeat against Olympique de Marseille in Ligue 1 as a late goal sealed their misfortune. The loss came just four days after the club's catastrophic 9-1 rout in European competition, intensifying what has become a nightmarish spell for the northern French outfit.

Marseille's winner arrived in the closing stages of the match, denying Lens what would have been a morale-boosting result at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis. Despite an energetic display that saw them find the back of the net once, Lens could not hold firm when it mattered most.

The back-to-back setbacks have left Lens facing significant questions about their form and resilience. Having started the season with ambitions in both the Ligue 1 title race and European competition, the club now finds itself in a precarious position following the dramatic collapse in midweek.

The manner of the defeats suggests defensive frailties that will require urgent attention. Coach Franck Haise and his team face a critical period ahead as they attempt to arrest the slide and restore confidence among players and supporters alike.