Lens rally but title bid fades after draw at Brest

TL;DR

Lens rallied to draw 3-3 at Brest, but their title hopes in Ligue 1 are nearly extinguished as they remain four points behind PSG, who have two games in hand.

Key points

Lens drew 3-3 with Brest after trailing by three goals
The result leaves Lens four points behind PSG
PSG has two games in hand over Lens
Lens is likely to finish as runners-up in Ligue 1

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Allan Saint-Maximin (R) salvaged a point for Lens at Brest, but the result leaves PSG on the verge of the Ligue 1 title (Fred TANNEAU) (Fred TANNEAU/AFP/AFP) Lens fought back from three goals down to earn a 3–3 draw at Brest on Friday, but the result all but extinguished their hopes of prising the Ligue 1 title away from Paris Saint‑Germain. Daouda Guindo's arrowed low drive from distance gave Brest an early lead, which Lucas Tousart doubled with a towering header midway through the first half. Eric Junior Dina Ebimbe slotted home a third before half-time, leaving Lens staring down the barrel just days after they had booked their place in the French Cup final. Florian Thauvin capitalised on a loose pass to haul Lens back into the contest on the hour, before Abdallah Sima swept home a cross just four minutes later to continue the revival. Lens snatched a dramatic equaliser deep into stoppage time when Alain Saint‑Maximin unleashed a 20-yard strike. The visitors almost completed an improbable turnaround with the final kick of the game, but Saud Abdulhamid blazed over after 's header had been saved by Brest goalkeeper Gregoire Coudert. The draw leaves Lens four points adrift of leaders PSG, who have two games in hand. PSG travel to on Saturday before turning their attention to the first leg of their Champions League semi-final against next week. Pierre Sage's side host PSG on May 13 but, barring an unlikely collapse from the European champions, Lens appear destined to finish runners-up for the second time in four seasons. mw/

Q&A

What was the final score of the Lens vs Brest match?

The final score was 3-3, with Lens coming back from three goals down to equalize.

How does the draw affect Lens' chances for the Ligue 1 title?

The draw leaves Lens four points behind PSG, making it unlikely for them to win the Ligue 1 title this season.

When do PSG and Lens next play in Ligue 1?

PSG will play Angers on Saturday, while Lens will host PSG on May 13.