RC Lens and Newcastle United are two European football clubs, each boasting a rich and unique heritage. Their upcoming clash promises to be a captivating encounter.
Founded in 1906, French club RC Lens has experienced periods of triumph and adversity. The club wrote their name in the history books when they won their first and only Ligue 1 title in the 1997/98 season. They finished runners-up to PSG in the 2022/23 season.
Lens made appearances in the UEFA Champions League group stage during the 1998/99, 2002/03, and the 2023/24 seasons. Yet, they have struggled to reach the knockout stages of the competition.
Founded in 1892, Newcastle United is a club famous for its loyal and passionate fan base. Despite their illustrious traditions, the Magpies have failed to win a major trophy since winning the FA Cup in 1955. Nevertheless, they have enjoyed moments of European glory, clinching the now-defunct Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in 1969 and the Intertoto Cup in 2006. Their appearances in the UEFA Champions League have been relatively infrequent, with notable entries in the 1997/98, 2002/03, and 2023/24 seasons.
Newcastle United is a club transformed since being acquired by a Saudi-based consortium in 2021. In stark contrast to the frugal days under Mike Ashley, Newcastle have been spending freely in the transfer market, building a squad worthy of challenging against Europe’s best. Under Eddie Howe, the Magpies secured their spot in the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League group stage, ending a 21-year absence from Europe's premier club competition.
RC Lens vs Newcastle United Head to Head
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RC Lens vs Newcastle United Connections
French midfielder Antoine Sibierski enjoyed a standout season at Newcastle in 2006/07. He had previously earned a move to the Premier League after an impressive three-year stint at Lens. Additionally, defender Franck Dumas featured for both clubs at the turn of the century, spending a brief six months at Newcastle and one year at Lens.
In more recent times, Massadio Haïdara represented Newcastle United from 2013 to 2018 before moving to Lens on a free transfer.
