(Ligue 1 2023/2024): Highlights RC LENS - LOSC LILLE

After a historic result in Europe in midweek, Lens were welcoming local rivals Lille for the Derby du Nord. Last year's runners-up were unbeaten in their last four games after recovering from a poor start to the campaign. Lens welcomed their former midfielder hero, Seko Fofana, back to the Stade Bollard ahead of kick-off. Franquez's men were on the front foot early on as Salih Sabdo's summit sent a ball up in the air over to Buzzi's side but Lucas Chevalier was able to keep out the close-range header. 4GD sending in the corner to Sotoka but Chevalier was once again able to keep it out. And it was all lost by the half-hour marker. Sotoka was found once again on the edge of the box, unleashed a shot, and it was blocked by Alexandro. Lars claiming a penalty for handball, the chance needing a VAR intervention. But referee Boulamilou deciding against awarding the host a spot kick. Lille earning a corner of their own just before the break. Djegreva swinging it into the middle and it's Benjamin André who hit it in the opener. Les Dogues were leading in the derby against the run of play, André grabbing his second goal of the campaign. The suspended defender Jonathan Gradin could only watch on from the stands. And the visitors went into half-time ahead thanks to the captain's header. Goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier crucially keeping Paolo Fonseca's men in the game after a strong start from the host. And right after the break, Lars looked to hit on the counter. Florian Sotoka found on the left before sending in a cross for Samed. And his header's well over. The Ghanaian midfielder unable to keep his effort down. Montguez deciding to ring in the changes as Davao Machado comes on. Hilo Boggy finding Frankowski who sent in a swinging cross and it was an instant impact for the Colombian who sent a powering header into the bottom corner. Machado scoring his third goal of the season. The best tally in the league among defenders. Momentum was all with Lens after the equaliser. Hilo Boggy looking to play Wahi through but he's taken down by Chevalier in the box. The host with another shout for a penalty. Wahi's run was ruled out for offside. Lens pushing Leighton for an equaliser. Hilo Boggy was played through once again. Squared it to Adrien Thomasson but his effort was wide. And the Northern Derby ends on as even. Lille claiming a point against their arch rivals against the odds. Loss came down from their Champions League high and remained 14th in the league as Lille stayed in touch with the top of the table heading into the international break.