Ruben Aguilar seals Lens comeback at Slavia Prague

Ruben Aguilar’s stoppage-time winner gave Lens a remarkable victory at Slavia Prague and provided a major lift during a difficult start to the Ligue 1 season. The defender said the night belonged among the three most extraordinary scenarios of his career after scoring at the end of a dramatic turnaround.

Lens were trailing 2-1 in the 88th minute before Florian Thauvin levelled in the first minute of added time. Aguilar then struck in the 93rd minute with a cross-shot to complete the 3-2 win. The French side had turned a likely defeat into a victory within five minutes.

Aguilar highlighted the team’s refusal to give up, even though the players did not believe the result was certain when Slavia moved ahead. He also praised the unity within the squad, including the players who did not feature, and said the club’s identity demands total commitment. The result gives Lens an important positive moment after their uneven league opening.

Lens will next face Le Mans on Sunday at 17:15 before hosting Sporting on October 13. Aguilar described the win as a reward for the entire club and the group’s shared work.