Lille have secured their place in the Europa League with a thrilling victory over Nantes at Stade de France.
The match was tight from start to finish and it was only in the second half that Lille found the breakthrough. With just under 25 minutes remaining, Maxence Lopès found space inside the box and slotted home from close range.
Nantes had chances to equalise but they could not find a way past Lille's goalkeeper, Mathieu Gardam. The result means that Lille will face either Dynamo Kyiv or FK Partizan in the Europa League next season.
For Lille, this is a huge boost as they were previously facing the prospect of being eliminated from the competition by a team like Nantes. The win also sees them move closer to qualifying for the Champions League.
Bentaleb, who has been a key player for Lille this season, was praised for his performance in the match. He scored the goal that sealed the win and helped his side secure their place in the Europa League.
Overall, it was a fantastic display of football from Lille and they will be looking forward to the upcoming matches in the Europa League.