Bruges-Lens: Lens threatened with UEFA sanctions after supporter incidents

UEFA to open disciplinary case against Lens after flares thrown by supporters halted their 3-0 Champions League loss at Bruges; club already on probation for similar incidents.

RC Lens faces UEFA sanctions following supporter misconduct during their 3-0 Champions League defeat at Club Brugge on Wednesday. Flares thrown from the visiting supporters' section forced a brief match stoppage around the 30-minute mark. UEFA will open a disciplinary case against the French club, with potential financial penalties and stadium bans possible. The situation is aggravated by Lens already being on probation after supporters lit flares during their opening Champions League match at Slavia Prague.