The season opener for La Liga, the top tier of Spanish football, has come to an end with Lille winning their first game of the campaign after a thrilling finish against Lens. The match was highly anticipated as both teams had been battling for supremacy in the league all season.

In the first half, it looked like Lille would dominate the contest. They were clinical and efficient in their play, scoring two goals in the opening ten minutes. However, Lens managed to level the score through a stunning goal from Antoine Griezmann. This gave Lille some breathing room and they continued to press hard in the second half.

As the game went into extra time, the tension was palpable. Both teams fought tooth and nail to keep the score at 1-1. But it was not to be as Lille scored their fourth goal with just three minutes remaining on the clock. The goal was a stunning stoppage-time winner by Bentaleb, who made a diving save from Griezmann's shot.

It was a remarkable performance from Bentaleb, who played a key role in securing the victory for Lille. He saved several crucial saves throughout the game, including one that saw him make a diving save from a penalty attempt from Griezmann. Bentaleb's heroics proved to be instrumental in helping his team secure the win.

Lille will now face Real Madrid in the quarter-finals of the Europa League next week. It is a significant achievement for them as they have yet to lose in the competition. Despite the setback, they remain confident of progressing to the final and potentially lifting the trophy.