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Lens vs AS Monaco Prediction and Betting Tips | February 21st 2026 Lens will host AS Monaco at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis on Saturday in another round of the 2025-26 Ligue 1 campaign.

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Denis Zakaria - Could be rested Saturday Zakaria could be rested for Saturday's clash against Lens after logging heavy minutes since returning from injury, coach Sebastien Pocognoli said in Friday's press conference, acco...

Impact Zakaria has locked down a starting spot with 12 straight starts for Monaco since working his way back from a long term groin injury, but he could get a breather in Saturday's matchup against Lens to make sure he is fully loaded for Wednesday's Champions League second leg against Paris Saint-Germain. If the staff decides to manage his minutes, Jordan Teze is in line for an expanded role in the starting XI, while Mamadou Coulibaly could be tapped to start before serving his suspension next week.

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Maghnes Akliouche - Not training Thursday Akliouche (hip) wasn't spotted in team training Thursday and is a doubt for Saturday's clash against Lens, according to Christopher Roux from Nice Matin.

Impact Akliouche has been managing a lingering hip issue since the matchup against Nantes, and while he could have pushed through it for Tuesday's Champions League clash with PSG, the staff opted to hold him back. He was not in full team training two days out from Saturday's showdown with Lens, signaling he still needs more time to fully shake the problem. If the winger is unable to make the squad, expect Mika Biereth or Simon Adingra to step into an expanded role up top for the Diagonale and absorb more responsibility in the attacking rotation.

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Christian Mawissa - Continues to train Mawissa (hamstring) continues to train with the team Thursday and could return in Saturday's clash against Lens, according to Christopher Roux from Nice Matin.

Impact Mawissa is inching closer to a return to the matchday squad after several weeks on the sidelines, as he's been back in full team training and trending in the right direction. His availability will likely come down to how he feels physically in the final build-up to the upcoming fixtures. His status is one to watch closely, since he's a locked-in starter for the Diagonale when fully fit and brings real stability to the back line. Getting him back would be a meaningful boost defensively as the schedule tightens up.

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Ansu Fati - Back in team training Fati (quadriceps) was back in team training Thursday and should be an option for Saturday's clash against Lens, according to Christopher Roux from Nice Matin.

Impact Fati sat out the last showdown against Paris Saint-Germain after picking up a minor quad knock versus Nantes, but the Spaniard was back in full team training Thursday and is trending toward a return for Saturday's clash against Lens. That said, he has mostly been deployed as a bench spark in recent weeks and is likely to slide back into that substitute role against the Sang et Or if he's cleared and available.

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Thilo Kehrer - Clears illness Kehrer (illness) was back in full team training Thursday, according to Christopher Roux from Nice Matin.

Impact Kehrer has shaken off the illness that sidelined him for Tuesday's Champions League clash against PSG and is back in the mix after logging a full training session Thursday. That's a major boost for the Diagonale, as he's a locked-in starter along the back line and is expected to step right back into the XI against Lens on Saturday.

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Pape Cabral - Does training warmup Cabral (hamstring) participated in the warmup of Thursday's team training session, according to Christopher Roux from Nice Matin.

Impact Cabral has been managing a hamstring issue, but there was a positive sign Thursday as he took part in the warmup during team training. That's an encouraging step in his recovery process. Still, he's likely a few weeks away from rejoining the matchday squad, and even when fully fit, he projects more as a depth option off the bench than a regular contributor.

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Maghnes Akliouche - Records Assist Akliouche assisted once to go with zero corners and three chances created in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Paris Saint-Germain.

Impact Akliouche delivered an assist for Folarin Balogun with a perfectly weighted through ball in Tuesday's match against Paris Saint-Germain, ending a 12-game stretch without an assist across all competitions. He also added three key passes and two tackles. The midfielder has endured a difficult spell in recent months but remains an undisputed starter, recording one goal and one assist across his last 13 appearances in all competitions.

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Folarin Balogun - Scores brace Balogun scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal) in Tuesday's 3-2 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain.

Impact Balogun scored a brace in Tuesday's match against Paris Saint-Germain, first opening the scoring with a header off a well-delivered cross from Aleksandr Golovin, then adding a second with a low finish following a good pass from Maghnes Akliouche. The American snapped a nine-game goal drought and now has nine goals and three assists across 27 appearances in all competitions this season.

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Philipp Kohn - Seven saves in loss Kohn registered seven saves and allowed three goals in Tuesday's 3-2 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.

Impact Kohn turned in his best Champions League performance of the season despite conceding three goals in Tuesday's match against Paris Saint-Germain, making seven saves, including a well-stopped penalty from Vitinha in the first half. The goalkeeper continues to start in place of the injured Lukas Hradecky and has recorded 15 saves, allowed four goals and kept three clean sheets across his last five appearances in all competitions. He will look to bounce back in a tough road matchup against Ligue 1 leaders Lens on Saturday.

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ALL GOALS in the Knockout Play-off Leg 1 of the UEFA Champions League: February 17, 2026

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USA's Folarin Balogun Scores First-Half Brace Against PSG In Champions League

American forward Folarin Balogun took less than one minute to give Monaco the lead against Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League pla...

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USA's Folarin Balogun Scores First-Half Brace Against PSG In Champions League

Balogun scores two early goals but Monaco loses 3-2 to PSG in Champions League

American forward Folarin Balogun took less than one minute to give Monaco the lead against Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League playoff

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Why is Paul Pogba not playing today for Monaco vs PSG in 2026 Champions League KO phase first leg? Monaco and PSG are playing as part of the 2026 Champions League KO phase, but why is Paul Pogba not playing this game?

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Aleksandr Golovin - Shown red card after assist in UCL Golovin provided one assist and received a straight red card during Tuesday's UEFA Champions League game versus Paris Saint-Germain.

Impact Golovin was sent off for the second consecutive time after his dismissal in the previous league match, so he's now banned for the next game of each competition against Lens and PSG, respectively. The playmaker has recorded three assists over those two games, but his performance has been marked by the disciplinary issues. Unless Ansu Fati (quadriceps) regains fitness, Mika Biereth may be an offensive option while Golovin is ineligible.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lamine Camara - Starts immediately Camara (ankle) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's match against PSG.

Impact Camara is back in the squad Tuesday and will not miss any time due to an ankle injury he suffered. This is a sixth straight start for the midfielder, and he should maintain the role, only missing two starts all season when fit.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Maghnes Akliouche - Starting in UCL play Akliouche (hip) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's match against PSG.

Impact Akliouche was in the squad list and an option for Tuesday, so it is no surprise the midfielder is in the starting XI Tuesday. He has yet to score in the competition, but does have two assists, needing a big day himself if they want to take down French rivals, PSG.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Champions League: Vinicius Junior says he was racially insulted in Real Madrid win, Doue rescues PSG

The Champions League playoffs were overshadowed by claims of racism towards Real Madrid player Vinicius Junior in angry scenes after the Brazilian scored a brilliant winning goal a...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Lamine Camara - Option against PSG Camara (ankle) is an option for Tuesday's Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain, the club announced.

Impact Camara picked up a minor ankle knock in the last game against Nantes, but it turned out to be nothing serious and he is available for Tuesday's Champions League showdown against Paris Saint-Germain. That is a big lift for the Diagonale, as he is expected to step right back into the starting XI and immediately raise the level in midfield. The Senegalese midfielder also handles most of the set pieces, so having him back on the field could be a decisive edge for the red and white.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Maghnes Akliouche - Available against PSG Akliouche (hip) is back available for Tuesday's Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain, the club announced.

Impact Akliouche picked up a hip injury in the clash against Nantes, but the issue turned out to be less serious than initially feared, as the young attacking midfielder is back available for Tuesday's Champions League showdown with Paris Saint-Germain. That's a huge boost for the Monegasques, since Akliouche has been a locked-in starter whenever he's healthy and should slide right back into that role if he's cleared to go from the opening whistle. If he's eased in off the bench, Simon Adingra or Krepin Diatta are in line to get the nod in the front line.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Thilo Kehrer - Misses due to illness Kehrer (illness) is ruled out for Tuesday's Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain, the club announced.

Impact Kehrer will be sidelined for Tuesday's Champions League showdown against Paris Saint-Germain after being ruled out with an illness that leaves him unavailable for selection. It is a significant setback for Monaco given he is a locked-in starter along the back line when healthy, and his absence forces a reshuffle in the defensive setup. Jordan Teze and Wout Faes are now in line to team up in central defense against the Parisians as the Diagonale adjust their starting XI.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ansu Fati - Ruled out Tuesday Fati (quadriceps) is ruled out for Tuesday's Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain, the club announced.

Impact Fati tweaked his quad in the showdown against Nantes and couldn't get back to full speed in time for Tuesday night's Champions League battle with Paris Saint-Germain. The Spanish forward is still sidelined for that one, but his absence doesn't shake up the starting XI, as he's largely been coming off the bench in recent weeks.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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