Lens secured a commanding 5-2 victory over Auxerre in their Ligue 1 opener, with captain Florian Thauvin scoring both goals from the spot. The match, played on Saturday, saw Lens take control early and maintain their lead throughout. Thauvin’s two penalties proved decisive, helping his team to a convincing win. Auxerre struggled to contain Lens’ attacking momentum, and the match was further disrupted by a red card shown to Christ Makosso. The result marks a strong start for Lens in the new season, setting a positive tone for their campaign.