On Sunday evening, Lille secured their first win of the season in impressive fashion against Lens at Stade de France. The match was a closely contested affair that saw both teams create numerous chances throughout the game.

However, it was Lille who emerged victorious thanks to a stoppage-time winner from Moroccan international Ahmed Benatia. The match had been played out in front of a crowd of just under 20,000 fans due to COVID-19 restrictions, but the atmosphere was electric as the two sides went head-to-head for the full 90 minutes.

Despite being behind in the second half, Lille refused to give up and pushed forward in search of an equaliser. Their persistence paid off when Benatia headed home in the dying seconds to secure all three points for his side.

The victory is a significant boost for Lille, who have struggled to find their feet this season. They were without several key players through injury or suspension, but they showed great character and determination to come back from behind and secure a vital win.

The win also gives Lille some much-needed confidence heading into the upcoming matches. They now sit fifth in the league table, just one point off the top spot, and will be hoping to build on this result as they look to climb higher in the standings.

Overall, it was a thrilling match between two evenly matched teams. While Lille may not have won the battle, they certainly won the hearts of the supporters with their gritty performance and late winner.