Lens Faces Como in UEFA Champions League Match at Stade Bollaert-Delelis

French side Lens takes on Italian club Como on Wednesday at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis for the fourth matchday of the UEFA Champions League league phase. Kickoff is scheduled for 9:00 p.m. local time, bringing together two teams experiencing contrasting fortunes in the European competition so far.

Entering the fixture, Como sits in 11th place in the standings with six points from their opening three games. Cesc Fàbregas's squad arrives in France following strong momentum, which includes an impressive 4-1 victory over Manchester United earlier in the tournament. Como has scored 10 goals in their first three European matches, showcasing a potent attack on the continental stage.

On the other side, Lens finds themselves in 27th place with three points, currently sitting outside the qualification playoff positions. The French team enters the match following consecutive defeats in Europe and a recent 1-0 loss to Lille in Ligue 1 play. Manager Yannick Cahuzac acknowledged that his squad has struggled with consistency and needs to display greater proactivity on the pitch.

For this crucial European encounter, Lens has lined up in a 3-4-3 formation featuring Risser in goal, supported by defenders Antonio, Baidoo, and Udol. The midfield comprises Aguilar, Cuisance, Haidara, and Skoras, while Thauvin, Ivanovic, and Hazard lead the attacking line. Captain Florian Thauvin has been a central figure for the French side despite their recent turbulent results.

Como has deployed a 4-2-3-1 tactical setup under Fàbregas. Goalkeeper Butez guards the net behind a back four of Couto, Ramon, Kempf, and Valle. Milla and Perrone anchor the midfield, while the attacking midfield trio features Da Cunha, Nico Paz, and Caqueret, positioned behind lone striker Douvikas.

The officiating crew for the match is led by Norwegian referee Rohit Saggi. He is assisted by linesmen Anders Olav Dale and Ole Andreas Haukåsen, with Marius Hansen Grotta serving as the fourth official. The Video Assistant Referee duties are handled by Robert Schroder, aided by assistant VAR Bastian Dankert.

Both clubs are eager to secure valuable points to shape their standing in the newly formatted league phase. While Como looks to solidify their position near the top spots and push toward automatic qualification for the round of sixteen, Lens is fighting to climb out of the lower ranks and reignite their European campaign in front of their home supporters.