Lille and Lens were set to meet in the second half of their Ligue 1 clash at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Saturday evening. The home side had lost their last two matches while Lens had won three straight games.

The match began with both teams playing aggressively, but it was Lille who took control early on. They created several chances through their attacking players but Lens' goalkeeper, Jules Kounde, made some impressive saves to keep his team in the game.

As the match progressed, both teams became more cautious, but it was Lille who finally broke the deadlock in the 69th minute. A cross from the right wing by Amavi found a free header from the back post by Bamba, which was well placed and hit the top corner of the net.

Lens responded quickly, however, as they equalized just four minutes later. A corner from the left flank was headed into the box by Bentaleb, who then volleyed the ball past the keeper to level things up.

In the dying seconds of the match, Lens had one last chance to snatch victory. However, the ball came to Bentaleb, who put the finishing touch on the game-winning goal with a stunning strike that flew past the goalkeeper's grasp.

With this victory, Lille secured their first win of the season, and Lens fell to their third consecutive defeat. It was a crucial result for both teams, as it could have significant implications for their respective campaigns.