Kick-off on 03.10.23 22:00.

The Blood and Gold conceded a goal in the ninth minute in Seville during the first round but quickly made a comeback and held onto a draw, 1-1. Before halftime, Racing's players received four yellow cards. The visitors only managed to hit the target three times, creating just twenty-nine dangerous attacks, while goalkeeper Brice Samba made five saves. The Gunners, at the Emirates Stadium, crushed PSV, with Saka and Trossard scoring a goal and an assist each in the first half, resulting in a 4-0 victory. Arsenal had eighteen shots on goal.

The clash between Lens and Arsenal can be watched online. These opponents have met twice before in France. In the 1998/99 UEFA Champions League group stage, they couldn't determine the stronger side, ending in a 1-1 draw. In the following season, the teams crossed paths in the UEFA Cup semi-finals and this time the away team celebrated victory, 2-1, at the Bollaert-Delelis Stadium. For the Artesians, this upcoming match will be their first home game in the tournament since October 29, 2002, when they defeated Milan on their home turf, 2-1.

In both instances, when the Blood and Gold reached this stage in the most prestigious European competition, the club collected eight points. In the 1998/99 campaign, Racing began with a draw against the London side, while in the 2002/03 season, they lost to AC Milan at San Siro in the opening match, 1-2. In their debut Champions League season, the Ligue 1 runner-up earned two points after two matches, while in the second season, they managed just one point. Watch the Lens vs. Arsenal match online.

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry, in an interview with CBS Sports, expressed his desire to see the Gunners succeed in the tournament as a fan. However, the Frenchman also acknowledged the challenges of playing numerous matches in England, which can complicate matters.

On the other hand, Thierry didn't believe that the Gunners would reach the final in the 2005/06 campaign. Therefore, the former striker of the London club added that one should believe, as you never know what might happen. Watch the Lens vs. Arsenal game online.