Lille secured a 3-0 victory against Le Havre during the 22nd day of Ligue 1 in France, marking a decisive turnaround from their previous encounter with PSG. Jonathan David’s impressive hat-trick illuminated the match, and at the conclusion, Nabil Bentaleb, the Algerian midfielder, expressed his elation and unveiled Lille’s strategic approach that contributed to this commanding result.
Following their defeat against PSG last weekend, Lille was determined to rebound when facing Le Havre in Ligue 1. Jonathan David exhibited stellar form, netting three goals in the 14th, 44th, and 49th minutes, securing Lille’s triumphant 3-0 victory.
In the aftermath of the match, Nabil Bentaleb shared his joy, emphasizing the team’s commitment to executing their game plan.
“We knew we had to stifle them from the start, and we were keen to take the three points today after two fairly average games on our part.
Today, we made a clean copy,” rejoiced the Algerian midfielder, representing the Lille community. With this triumph, Lille momentarily ascends to the 3rd position in the Ligue 1 standings, amassing 38 points.
Bentaleb maintained a pragmatic outlook when discussing the team’s future, stating, “We know what we have to do; then, we take the matches as they come.
We have a week to recover and prepare for the match against Toulouse.
The podium? No, we leave that to others, and we will do the calculations at the end,” concluded Bentaleb, encapsulating the team’s focus on the immediate challenges ahead and a measured approach towards their season aspirations.
