Nabil Bentaleb could not have scripted his comeback any better after the Lille midfielder marked his return to the side following a heart attack last year with a goal in Sunday's 2-0 win at Stade Rennais.

Nabil Bentaleb could not have scripted his comeback any better after the Lille midfielder marked his return to the side following a heart attack last year with a goal in Sunday's 2-0 win at Stade Rennais.

PARIS — Nabil Bentaleb scored four minutes into his first appearance since suffering a heart attack, inspiring Lille to a 2-0 victory at Rennes on Sunday with his coach hailing the player's "incredible story".