Ligue 1 Round 23: Lille Narrowly Beat Nantes 1-0; bentaleb Scores Winner to Help Team Close on European Qualification Zone

In the second round of the Ligue 1, Lille narrowly beat Nantes in a thrilling match that saw the hosts come close but ultimately fall short.

The game kicked off with both teams having chances to score early on, but it was Lille who made the breakthrough when they scored through their goalkeeper, Bentaleb. The goal came in the 15th minute and he was able to make a perfect save to deny Nantes a chance to equalize.

Despite this, Nantes had other ideas as they managed to get back into the game through goals from both Thierry Henry and Mathieu Debuchy. However, Lille's defense held strong and they were able to hold onto the lead for most of the match.

The match ended with a scoreline of 1-0 in favor of Lille. This victory not only helped them secure their place in the next stage of the UEFA Europa League qualification process, but also secured their spot in the top four of the table.

As Bentaleb continued his impressive form, it would be interesting to see if he can maintain his form and help Lille reach the quarter-finals of the competition. The team has shown great resilience throughout the season and will be looking forward to facing more tough opponents in the coming weeks.