Lille edge Nantes in Round 23 of Ligue 1, Bentaleb's late goal helps team push closer to European qualification zone

In a thrilling match between Lille and Nantes in Round 23 of Ligue 1, the visitors from the capital city came out on top with a late goal from Christian Giezow.

The game was a closely contested affair throughout, but it was Lille who took control in the second half when they scored their first goal through a penalty kick awarded for handball by the home side.

However, Nantes did not give up easily and responded with a strong performance in the closing stages of the match. The visitors had several chances to equalize or even win the match, but they were unable to convert them into goals.

It was at the death that Lille sealed victory with a late goal from Christian Giezow, who finished off a well-worked move in front of the goal. The goal was a testament to the quality of the Lille players, who played superbly together as a unit.

With this win, Lille moved closer to securing their place in Europe next season. They now sit just one point behind Paris Saint-Germain, who have already qualified for the Champions League, and two points clear of the relegation zone.

Nantes, on the other hand, will be disappointed with their defeat. However, they can take heart from the fact that they still have a chance to qualify for Europe if they can maintain their form and secure some important results in the remaining matches of the season.

Overall, it was a great day for Lille as they secured all three points against Nantes. It was a hard-fought match, but the visitors showed excellent composure and determination to come out on top.