Lens and PSG Meet in French Super Cup This Sunday at Bollaert-Delelis

A European champion against France's runner-up. That's the matchup for the Trophée des Champions, France's Super Cup, which this Sunday, August 16, will pit Lens against PSG at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis. And no, this isn't just another preseason friendly: there's a trophy on the line and two teams that know each other inside out.

Kickoff is set for 3:45 p.m. in Argentina and Uruguay, 2:45 p.m. in Chile, and 1:45 p.m. in Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador. For those looking to catch it live from South America, the broadcast is available through the Disney+ Premium Plan.

Two Faces of the Last French Season

Lens and PSG were, without exaggeration, the two headline acts of the last Ligue 1 campaign. PSG walked away with the title again, something we're almost used to by now, and Lens finished as its most uncomfortable pursuer. Now the two sides meet again to fight over another trophy, though this time with different roles: PSG arrives as the heavy favorite as the reigning European Super Cup champion, while Lens booked its spot in this final by winning the Coupe de France.

Can the momentum of a domestic title be enough to overshadow Europe's reigning king? That's what makes this match worth watching.

Names to Watch

On Lens' side, keep an eye on Florian Thauvin, Odsonne Edouard, and Abdallah Sima, the trio that gave the team its offensive identity all season long. On the other side, PSG continues to lean on its usual backbone: Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Vitinha, three names that have become synonymous with the Parisian club's recent success.

How Both Teams Arrive

Lens finished Ligue 1 in second place, with 70 points, six behind the champion. The club won 22 matches, just two fewer than PSG, and comes into this game with plenty of confidence after its last official outing: a 3-1 win over Nice that secured the Coupe de France.

PSG, meanwhile, arrives in excellent form. With Luis Enrique at the helm, the club has now claimed 10 trophies, including back-to-back Champions League titles and the recently won European Super Cup, secured this very week with a 2-1 win over Aston Villa.

Their Most Recent Meeting

The last time these two squared off was on May 13 of this year in Ligue 1 play, with PSG winning 2-0 thanks to goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ibrahim Mbaye. That result confirms the recent trend in favor of the Parisians, though in a final, anything can happen.

With PSG installed as the favorite and Lens arriving fresh off its Coupe de France triumph, the Bollaert-Delelis will play host to a showdown that promises to be far more than a simple preseason photo op.