Battle for form: RC Lens meets RB Leipzig in the last friendly match!

Battle for form: RC Lens meets RB Leipzig in the last friendly match!

Le Racing Club de Lens is preparing for its final preseason game before the start of the Ligue 1 season. Next Saturday, August 9, 2025, the team will face Red Bull Leipzig in Stade Bollaert-Delelis. This game follows an unfortunate defeat against AS Roma, which greatly angered coach Pierre Sage. Loud OneFootball He wants to keep the defensive formation with three defenders, despite Jonathan Gradit's suspension and the fact that newly signed players like Florian Thauvin are expected to sit on the bench.

The team's preparation was mixed. Since June 27, the players have completed physical tests and played several preparatory games. A total of four test matches were played against various opponents, with RC Lens able to hold their own against well-known teams such as Wolverhampton and FC Metz. Nevertheless, the last game against AS Roma ended in a 0-2 defeat, which casts the upcoming game against Leipzig in a serious light ( sitercl.com ).

The teams' formation page

RC Lens' likely lineup for the game against Leipzig will be as follows: Gurtner in goal, supported by defenders Baidoo, Sarr, Udol, Aguilar, and in midfield with Thomasson, Diouf, Machado. Saïd, Satriano and Guilavogui are expected offensively. The bench includes Risser, Delplace and Fofana, among others. Coach Pierre Sage has made the final tweaks to the tactics to ensure better performance.

Red Bull Leipzig will be on the pitch under the leadership of coach Ole Werner. The likely starting lineup includes Vandevoordt in goal, with Baku, Orban, Lukeba and space in defense. Schlager, Seiwald, Baumgartner and Bakayoko play in midfield, while Openda and Diomandé form the offensive line. The bench has players like Gulacsi and Elmas available to provide fresh players if necessary.

Preparation sområde and a look at Ligue 1

Lens completed a training camp at St George's Park in England during the transition period from July 28th to August 1st, where a classic encounter against Wolverhampton Wanderers took place. The training methods and tactical approaches are designed to optimize preparation for the new season. The start of the Ligue 1 season is scheduled for August 16, 2025, where RC Lens will face Olympique Lyonnais. A successful conclusion to the preparatory game against Leipzig could have a decisive impact on the team's morale.

Regardless of the results so far, it is very important for RC Lens to start the new season with a positive experience. Fans are expecting a committed and improved performance to put last week's disappointments behind them and build the anticipation needed for the challenges ahead in Ligue 1.