Lens claimed the French Cup for the first time in club history, defeating Nice 3-1 in a dominant final performance. The northern club capped a remarkable season that saw them challenge Paris Saint-Germain for Ligue 1 supremacy before ultimately finishing second. This triumph represented a significant achievement for coach Pierre Sage's blend of young prospects and experienced players.

Florian Thauvin starred with a goal and an assist, continuing his scoring run in knockout matches after finding the net in the quarterfinal, semifinal, and final. Odsonne Édouard doubled the lead before halftime, while Abdallah Sima sealed the victory with a late goal. Nice pulled one back through Djibril Coulibaly but hit the woodwork twice in a match that could have been different.

The result provided consolation for Lens after falling six points behind PSG in the league, while Nice faces relegation uncertainty after a woeful end to their season. The club sits third-to-last and will contest a playoff against Saint-Étienne to determine its Ligue 1 status. The final also featured referee Jérôme Brisard wearing No. 84 as part of a campaign to foster respect for match officials.