OGC NICE
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Ligue 1 McDonald's • Journée 14 ALLIANZ RIVIERA
Founded in 1906, RC Lens is a major club in French football, thanks to its popularity, particularly in the north of France. The “Sang et Or” (Blood and Gold) have won several honours throughout their history, including the French league title in 1998, just a few months before France hosted the FIFA World Cup. They have also won the Coupe de la Ligue in 1999 and claimed four Ligue 2 BKT titles.
In May 2026, under the guidance of Pierre Sage, the club lifted the first Coupe de France in its history following an impressive run and a hard-fought final against OGC Nice. A fixture in Ligue 1 for decades, the Derby du Nord sees Lens take on their neighbours from the Lille metropolitan area: LOSC.
After a hard-fought and intense encounter at the Allianz Riviera, OGC Nice snatched a valuable point against RC Lens in a 1-1 draw on Matchday 32 of Ligue 1. The Aiglons held their own for long periods against a Lens side that dominated possession, and even created the best chances of the first half through Mohamed-Ali Cho and Juma Bah. Despite a well-organised performance and several clear-cut opportunities, Claude Puel's men eventually conceded shortly after half-time, when a counter-attack was finished off by Allan Saint-Maximin against his former club. But, as in their recent outings, the Red and Blacks refused to give up. With a numerical advantage following Saud Abdulhamid's late sending-off, Nice eventually got their reward for their efforts through Ali Abdi, who reacted quickest inside the box after a free-kick from Diop was blocked by the Lens wall. Roared on by a fervent Allianz Riviera, the Gym earned a deserved point and continued their strong recent run, making it five consecutive matches unbeaten in all competitions.
In their last 10 Ligue 1 meetings with RC Lens, OGC Nice have recorded 5 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats, scoring 11 goals and conceding 8.
A late bloomer, Jonathan Clauss has followed an unusual career path, built on hard work and perseverance. After several spells in the French National league and in Germany, the right-back made his breakthrough at the highest level with RC Lens, whom he joined in 2020. Operating down the right flank, he stood out for his tireless work rate, crossing ability and willingness to get forward. Over two full seasons, he established himself as one of the best wing-backs in Ligue 1, playing a key role in Lens' impressive run of form. His performances earned him a place in the France squad, and he made his international debut in March 2022. After joining OM in the following summer, he continued to perform at the highest level in domestic and European competitions. In the summer of 2024, Jonathan Clauss joined OGC Nice, bringing his experience and precision to the Gym's right flank. During the 2024-25 season, he made 28 appearances, scoring 3 goals and providing 7 assists.
The Stade Bollaert-Delelis has a capacity of 38,220 spectators and is located 818 km from the Allianz Riviera, as the crow flies on Mèfi's back.
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