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SportsRC Lens to participate in Como Cup pre-season friendly tournament
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RC Lens, runner-up in France and winner of the Coupe de France last season, is participating in the Como Cup, a friendly pre-season tournament held from July 28 to August 1 on Lake Como. The tournament features six teams divided into two groups: Como, Crystal Palace, Famalicão, AlUla SC, Villarreal, and RC Lens. Teams play 45-minute matches to reach the final on August 1. RC Lens, unbeaten this summer with a win and a draw, aims to prepare for the Trophée des champions against Paris Saint-Germain on August 16. All matches are available on L'Équipe Live Foot for digital subscribers. The article includes the group stage schedule but the specific match times are not fully listed.
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Racing Club de Lens, last season's Coupe de France winner and Ligue 1 runner-up, is aiming for another successful campaign in 2026–2027. To prepare for their return to the Champions League, the club from Artois will participate in the Como Cup, a friendly tournament held from July 28 to August 1 on the shores of Lake Como.
Tournament Format
This year's Como Cup features six teams:
- Como
- Crystal Palace
- Famalicão
- AlUla SC
- Villarreal
- RC Lens
The teams are divided into two groups of three and will play 45-minute matches to secure a place in the final. The group winners will meet on Saturday, August 1 to compete for the trophy, while the remaining teams will play in placement matches.
Lens' Summer Form
The Sang et Or remain unbeaten this summer, with a 4–1 win against Boulogne and a 2–2 draw with Charleroi. The club will look to carry that form into Italy, with the goal of being in peak condition for their first official fixture of the season: the Trophée des Champions on August 16, which they will host against Paris Saint-Germain.
How to Watch
All matches of the Como Cup, from Tuesday, July 28 to Saturday, August 1, will be broadcast on L'Équipe Live Foot. The channel is available on the website, mobile app, and TV app for L'Équipe digital subscribers (starting with the Essentiel plan, from €7.99/month).
Group Stage Schedule
Tuesday, July 28 Matches to be confirmed
Wednesday, July 29 Matches to be confirmed
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