Thauvin Shines as Lens March Into French Cup Football Final With 4-1 Win

There are wins that secure qualification, and then there are performances that send a message. RC Lens delivered the latter on Tuesday night, producing a confident display to defeat Toulouse 4-1 and book their place in the French Cup final , keeping their domestic double hopes alive.

At the heart of it all was Florian Thauvin , whose influence shaped the game from the very beginning. Just nine minutes in, he calmly converted a no-run-up penalty , setting the tone for Lens’ dominance. Soon after, Thauvin turned provider, assisting Allan Saint-Maximin as Lens took firm control.

Toulouse responded through Santiago Hidalgo in the 21st minute, briefly threatening a comeback. But Lens quickly reasserted themselves, with Matthieu Udol restoring the two-goal cushion before halftime with a close-range finish.

The second half saw Lens maintain control with composure and discipline. Their superiority was sealed in the 74th minute when Adrien Thomasson added the fourth, putting the result beyond doubt.

This victory not only secures a place in the final but also highlights Lens’ impressive consistency this season. Sitting just one point behind Paris Saint-Germain in the Ligue 1 standings, they remain strong contenders on both fronts.

Having already beaten Toulouse in a recent league clash, Lens now look ahead with confidence. With a final spot secured, they are just one step away from turning a strong campaign into a potentially historic season .