Lens beat Nantes 3-0 in their latest Ligue 1 match on Saturday night. The win was Lens' first since the start of the season and came after they had lost three consecutive matches.

The victory was all thanks to a hat-trick from forward Emmanuel Openda, who scored twice and provided an assist for his team-mate Benjamin Mendy. Mendy himself also scored a goal, while goalkeeper Romain Salin made several crucial saves to keep the scoreline closer than it could have been.

The match started off with both teams trying to create chances but neither team was able to find the back of the net. However, the first goal of the game finally arrived when Openda scored in the 44th minute. He took advantage of a defensive error by Nantes to get onto the ball and finish past the goalkeeper.

The second half saw more action as both teams tried to add to their tally. However, Lens were unable to convert any of their chances and Nantes held on to their lead until the final whistle.

Despite the loss, Nantes coach Christophe Galtier praised his players for their performance despite the defeat. "We gave everything we had tonight, but unfortunately it wasn't enough," he said. "I'm proud of my players and I know they will be disappointed, but we'll move on and focus on our next game."

Overall, this was a disappointing result for Lens, but they can take comfort in the fact that they have already beaten some strong opponents this season. They now face a tough run of fixtures ahead, including games against Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco, so they will need to continue performing at their best if they want to stay in the race for the title.