Lens thrash Nantes 3-0 as Fofana and Openda contribute with goals

Lens have secured their place in the top four after thrashing Nantes 3-0 at home on Sunday afternoon. The victory was all the more impressive given that Lens had lost their previous two matches, while Nantes were looking to bounce back from a disappointing defeat against Nice.

The first goal came early on when Fofana found the back of the net for Lens. He took advantage of some sloppy defending by Nantes, scoring from close range to give his side a deserved lead. The second goal arrived moments later, as Openda scored from a free-kick. The Brazilian striker rose highest to head home a cross from the left-hand side of the box, putting Lens 2-0 up before half-time.

The third and final goal of the match came in the second half, as Fofana completed his hat-trick. He made it three goals in as many games, having already scored twice against Montpellier earlier in the season. His finishing was clinical, slotting home a low shot past the goalkeeper to complete a dominant display.

Lens will now look to build on this victory as they continue to battle for a top-four finish. They face a tough run of fixtures ahead, including games against Monaco, Lille and PSG, but they will be confident of continuing their upward trajectory. It's clear that Fofana and Openda have been key players in recent weeks, and they'll be crucial if Lens want to maintain their position in the top four.