French side Lorient secured a 3-1 away win against Swansea City in an International Club Friendly on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025. The Ligue 1 team proved too strong for their Championship hosts in a match that highlighted the difference in quality. Lorient took control of the game with incisive attacking play, building a lead that Swansea could not overcome. The Swans managed to pull a goal back to offer brief hope, but Lorient quickly reasserted their dominance and added a third to seal the victory. This result gives Swansea a clear benchmark of the level required, while Lorient will be satisfied with a good workout on English soil.