Lens secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the Trophee de Champions at Stade Bollaert-Delelis, overcoming a first-half red card to claim the win.

Captain Florian Thauvin gave Lens the lead in the 32nd minute against the run of play, marking a strong start for the Coupe de France winners.

However, Kyllian Antonio's straight red card six minutes before halftime for a late challenge on Maghnes Akliouche put Lens under pressure. Despite being a man down, they held firm to preserve the lead.

PSG had a late equalizer from Fabián Ruiz disallowed for offside, and substitute Nuno Mendes was sent off in stoppage time for lashing out at Michal Skoras. The loss adds to a difficult period for PSG, who also had Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye absent amid transfer links to Liverpool.

The win marks a successful start for Lens under new coach Dino Toppmöller, who took charge in June following Pierre Sage's departure to Crystal Palace. Zinedine Zidane, set to become France's head coach, was in attendance at the match.