Ligue 1 Round 22: Lens watches Paris, Marseille slips to fourth.

### Ligue 1 Round 22: Lens Watches Paris, Marseille Slips to Fourth

The second round of the French top-flight concluded on Saturday with two significant results that left both sides in different positions. Lens secured their first win of the season with a comfortable 4-0 victory over Lyon, while Marseille fell to fourth place after losing 1-0 to Bordeaux.

#### Lens' Dominance

Lens, who were coming off a disappointing draw against Toulouse, demonstrated their resilience and improved form with a commanding performance against Lyon. The hosts dominated the midfield and controlled possession throughout the match, making it easy for the forward line to exploit Lyon's defensive weaknesses.

Key goals came from Thomas Meunier (2), Kevin Sarr (1), and Yannick Bolasie (1). Meunier opened the scoring with a well-taken header, followed by Sarr and Bolasie adding further goals to cement Lens' victory. This was a crucial result for the team as they moved up to sixth position in the table.

#### Marseille's Disappointment

Marseille, who had been leading the league until recently, suffered a disappointing defeat at Bordeaux. The loss dropped them to fourth place, just one point behind leaders Monaco. The game started slowly, but Marseille struggled to create clear-cut chances. They were fortunate not to concede early when Bordeaux almost scored in the opening half.

The decisive moment came in the second half when Bordeaux broke through. A corner kick was converted into a goal by Lucas Leiva, giving Bordeaux the lead. Marseille tried to rally but could not find an equalizer, leaving them frustrated and disappointed.

#### Key Performances

- **Thomas Meunier**: The Lens captain continued his impressive form, scoring twice for the club.

- **Kevin Sarr**: Another strong outing for Lens, adding another goal to his tally.

- **Yannick Bolasie**: Another solid performance from the striker, contributing to Lens' victory.

- **Lucas Leiva**: A standout performer for Bordeaux, converting a key corner kick to give his side the lead.

- **Mathieu Valbuena**: Marseille's midfielder showed some promise, creating opportunities for himself and others.

#### Next Steps

Both teams will need to work hard to improve their performances moving forward. Lens will look to maintain their momentum and climb higher in the standings, while Marseille will need to bounce back quickly from this setback and secure more points.

The rest of the season promises to be interesting, with several teams vying for the title. Fans can expect more exciting matches in the upcoming rounds, as the race for the top spot continues to heat up.