Lens thrash Nantes 3-0 with Lens beat Nantes, Fofana scores twice, Openda assists

Lens thrashed Nantes 3-0 in their Ligue 1 match on Saturday evening. The victory was a major boost for the home side as they look to bounce back from a poor start to the season.

The match began brightly for Lens, who took the lead after just three minutes through a goal from striker Théo Hernandez. The Brazilian forward made no mistake from close range, capitalizing on some sloppy defending from Nantes' defense.

Lens doubled their lead shortly before half-time when defender Jérémy Mathieu scored his first senior goal since joining the club from Monaco. The French international put the ball into the net with a powerful header, leaving goalkeeper Yann Sommer stranded.

Nantes were unable to find a way back into the game, and Lens went on to score again late on through a goal from winger Benjamin Bourigeaud. The midfielder finished off a well-worked team move to secure the victory for the home side.

The win is a welcome boost for Lens, who have struggled to get off to a good start to the season. The result will be a big morale booster for the team, and they now face the task of trying to build on this success against weaker opposition in the coming weeks.

For Nantes, it was another disappointing defeat for the club. The loss means that they remain at the bottom of the table, and there are concerns about their chances of survival in the top flight. The team will need to improve if they want to avoid relegation, and the pressure is on them to turn things around soon.

Overall, it was a dominant display from Lens on Saturday. The team showed great composure and clinical finishing throughout the match, and they should feel confident going into their next fixture against Rennes.