Lens defeats Nantes 1-0, keeps title hopes alive as Nantes face relegation

Racing Club de Lens defeated FC Nantes 1-0 in French Ligue 1 action, keeping their championship aspirations alive while condemning Nantes to relegation to the second division. The victory maintains Lens's position in the title race as the season nears its conclusion. Lens has two matches remaining in the league campaign, while Paris Saint-Germain, their primary rival for the championship, still has three games left to play. The result represents a significant blow for Nantes, who will drop down to Ligue 2 next season after failing to secure enough points to avoid relegation from France's top flight.