On Sunday evening, Clermont-Ferrand secured their first win in Ligue 1 since the start of this season with a 2-0 victory over Lens at Stade de la Beaujoire.

The match was full of tension as both teams played out of their comfort zones, but it was Clermont who were able to take control of the game early on. After just three minutes, they broke the deadlock through a goal from Openda. The striker found space on the right-hand side of the penalty area and curled a powerful shot into the top corner of the net.

The visitors continued to push forward in search of a second goal, and it was Fofana who finally delivered the killer blow. With just under half an hour remaining in the match, he made his presence felt by scoring a well-placed header past the goalkeeper.

Despite being behind, Lens had plenty of chances to level the scoreline, but they couldn't find the back of the net. As the final whistle blew, Clermont-Ferrand's fans erupted in celebration, knowing that they had secured all three points for themselves.

With only one point separating them from the top four places, this is a huge boost for the team, who now have the chance to close in on Paris Saint-Germain. It will be interesting to see how they respond in their next match against Lyon on Saturday, as they look to maintain their momentum and continue their winning streak.