RC Lens is a historic and passionately supported French football club based in the northern city of Lens, competing in Ligue 1, the top flight of French football. The club plays at the iconic Stade Bollaert-Delelis. Founded in 1906, Lens's colors are red and yellow, earning them the nickname "Les Sang et Or" (Blood and Gold). The club's identity is deeply tied to its mining community roots. Lens's peak era included winning the Ligue 1 title in 1998 and being runners-up in 2002, with a team known for its fighting spirit and incredible home support. After years of fluctuation, the modern era has seen a spectacular resurgence, with Lens returning to the top flight and immediately challenging for the title and securing UEFA Champions League football, all while maintaining an intense, pressing style. The fan base is famously one of the best in France, creating a deafening and intimidating atmosphere at the Bollaert. RC Lens is a club of immense passion, pride, and renewed ambition.