RC Lens in the round of 16 of the Champions League, it’s possible. The Sang et Or will, whatever happens, have to wait until the 6th and final day of the group stage to find out if they will qualify. On the other hand, they can know from this Wednesday (9 p.m.), at the end of their trip to Arsenal, if hope still exists. Because there is a scenario in which the Blood and Gold would be eliminated by the Gunners.
Arsenal leads Group B with 9 points ahead of PSV Eindhoven (5), Lens (5) and Sevilla FC (2). If the English club wins and its Dutch counterpart does the same against Sevilla at the same time, they will both be in the round of 16. In the event of a tie on points, PSV will necessarily be ahead of Lens thanks to its favorable results in direct confrontation (1-1, 1-0).
Lens will necessarily qualify if they beat Arsenal then dominate Sevilla on December 12. The Gunners only need a draw against the Northerners to validate their ticket. A defeat against Arsenal would mean for Lens that it no longer has its destiny in its hands. Franck Haise and his players have been warned.
Lens eliminated if:- Defeat against Arsenal and PSV Eindhoven beats Sevilla FC