RC Lens ban fans from traveling to Lille derby after Club Brugge match incidents

RC Lens have decided to prevent their fans from traveling to the derby match against Lille on Friday in Ligue 1 due to what the club described as fan misconduct during the recent match against Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League.

The club has announced that the behavior of some fans during the European match crossed the 'red line', indicating that what happened prompted management to make the decision to prevent supporters from accompanying the team in the upcoming derby.

This step comes ahead of a match that holds special significance for the fans of both teams, amid the local rivalry between RC Lens and Lille.

The decision is expected to provoke reactions among RC Lens fans, especially as they are deprived of supporting their team in one of the season's standout matches.