Franco-Algerian striker **Yassine Benzia** played a decisive role as **Lille** returned to winning ways with a **1-0 victory over AS Saint-Étienne** on Matchday 16 of Ligue 1. Benzia’s spectacular goal proved to be the match-winner and lifted the team during a difficult period in the season.
“It’s a relief. We put all the ingredients together to win this match. It was very important because of our situation,” Benzia told **BeIN Sports**. “The impact of the new coach? The players are on the pitch. Even if the coach brings a new philosophy, it’s up to us to respond.”
Despite the victory, Lille remains **18th in the Ligue 1 standings**, just one point behind the first non-relegation place, currently held by Bordeaux. The team will hope to build on this win as they aim to climb out of the relegation zone in the coming matches.
