RC Lens were reduced to 10 men after defender Kyllian Antonio was sent off during the Trophée des Champions final against Paris Saint-Germain at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. The match, which pitched the Ligue 1 champions against the Coupe de France holders, took place on August 16, 2026. At just 18 years old, Antonio, born January 4, 2008, was given a start in what was the biggest match of his young career. Referee Jérémie Pignard, known for his average of 4.06 yellow cards per game, decided to dismiss him, leaving Lens shorthanded against the reigning champions.
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