PSV Eindhoven and RC Lens may not be the most instantly recognizable names in European football, but these two clubs have a rich history and their own unique tales to tell on the continental stage.
Based in the Netherlands, PSV Eindhoven has firmly established itself as a prominent club in domestic and continental football. The pinnacle of their European success came in the 1987/88 season when they clinched the European Cup after edging past SL Benfica in a dramatic penalty shootout. The Dutch club had previously won the UEFA Cup ten years earlier, beating Bastia 3-0 in the final.
In recent years, PSV have failed to make inroads in the UEFA Champions League latter stages. They last reached the knockout stages in the 2015/16 season, losing to Atletico Madrid on penalties in the Round of 16.
RC Lens, hailing from the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France, boasts a rich tradition and passionate fan base. The 2023/24 season marked their first appearance in the Champions League in more than 20 years.
Though not as decorated in European competitions, they have had their moments in the spotlight. Lens made a remarkable journey to the semi-finals of the UEFA Cup in the 1999/2000 season, only to be narrowly defeated by Arsenal.
PSV Eindhoven vs RC Lens Head to Head
PSV Eindhoven and Lens had never faced off in a competitive match until the 2023/24 season. The two teams were drawn together in Group B alongside Arsenal and Sevilla. Buy PSV Eindhoven vs RC Lens tickets on SeatPick today.
PSV Eindhoven vs RC Lens Connections
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