In a dramatic encounter, Slavia Prague endured a crushing late defeat at home against Lens, conceding twice in stoppage time to lose 3-2 despite playing with ten men.
The turning point came shortly after the break when Mikuláš Konečný was shown a red card following a VAR review of a tackle, reducing the hosts to ten players. Remarkably, Danijel Sturm responded swiftly by putting Slavia ahead, delighting the home supporters.
Late Drama Seals Lens’ Comeback
Lens fought back with determination as Abdallah Sima broke through Slavia’s defense to level the score. However, the home crowd’s joy was reignited in the 88th minute when Sturm struck again, seemingly securing victory for Slavia.
Yet, the match was far from over. In the 91st minute, Florian Thauvin found the net to bring Lens back into contention. The visitors completed their stunning turnaround when Ruben Aguilar delivered a precise finish, snatching the win in the dying moments of the game.