The 2017-18 campaign was a turbulent season of struggle for RC Lens as Les Sang et Or ultimately finished a disappointing 14th in Ligue 2, failing to meet their promotion ambitions. Despite the overall team struggles, Spanish centre-forward Cristian López remained the undeniable star, netting 10 league goals to finish as the club's top scorer for the second consecutive season. This year, marked by inconsistent league form and a run to the Second Round of the Coupe de la Ligue, was a difficult chapter but remains one defined by the enduring loyalty of the faithful supporters who passionately backed the team at Stade Bollaert-Delelis.