Lille and Olympique de Marseille shared the points in an intense and strategic 1-1 draw keeping the race for European competition spots wide open The scoring opened in the 57th minute when Amine Gouiri finished off an assist from Adrien Rabiot to give the visitors the lead But Lille responded in the 74th minute with a well-executed team move that ended with a clean finish from Matías Fernández-Pardo Olympique de Marseille remains in second place with 59 points in a tightly contested battle for the European places Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance but regretted missing out on a win that would have brought them closer to a direct Champions League spot Lille showed grit and determination to fight back and stay in contention Head coach Paulo Fonseca praised his players' resilience and highlighted the importance of every point at this decisive stage of the season Both teams face key challenges ahead: Lille will visit Brest while Marseille will take on Le Havre — matches that could define their destiny in the closing weeks of the campaign This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page You don't have permission to access the page you requested What is this page?The website you are visiting is protected.For security reasons this page cannot be displayed it's the biggest match in French football and a must-watch for fans around the country Le Classique weekend is here! ❤️‍🔥⚔️📺 Watch #PSGOM ⏰ 19:45 GMT 🇬🇧 | 15:45 EST 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/qqEQNKbBxA In preparation for Sunday's match, let's take a look at five classic Ligue 1 matches between the pair IMAGO / ABACAPRESSEdison Cavani broke Marseille's hearts who thought they were on for their first victory over their bitter rivals since 2011 Goals from Luiz Guztavo and Florian Thauvin gave Marseille a 2-1 lead heading into stoppage time against a PSG side who had been reduced to ten men after star player Neymar received a second yellow card late on IMAGO / ABACAPRESSUp stepped Edinson Cavani who scored a brilliant last-minute free-kick to spark scenes of jubilation amongst the PSG players at the Stade Velódrome IMAGO / HJSMany say the game established this famous rivalry The contest was effectively a title-deciding clash with PSG president Francis Borelli accusing Marseille president Bernard Tapie of match-fixing in the buildup PSG knew a draw would secure a second Ligue 1 title in their history a win for Marseille would tilt the balance in their favor The Parisians held firm at the Stade Velódrome throughout the ninety minutes Frack Sauzée scored a spectacular 25-yard strike to send the crowd into raptures and give Marseille the all-important victory A match remembered for an incredible individual performance from the legendary Ronaldinho .@10Ronaldinho 's "Classique" masterclass 21 years ago 🤩 pic.twitter.com/PPaPOqMExB to help the Parisians beat their rivals 3-0 IMAGO / ACABAPRESSEarly season pace setters Marseille welcomed PSG to the Stade Velódrome for a thrilling 2-2 draw in a game that featured sheer individual brilliance from Zlatan Ibrahimovic with Pierre-André Gignac and Zlatan Ibrahimovic grabbing two a piece Gignac gave Marseille the lead in the 17th minute before Zlatan Ibrahimovic equalized five minutes later with a stupendous backheel volley 🔙🗓️ On This Day - 2012💥Le doublé de Zlatan Ibrahimović à Marseille (2-2) ! #LeClassique #PSGLegend pic.twitter.com/5T9j3ykFGN this time with an outrageous long-range free kick to make it 2-1 Gignac would go on to equalize from a corner nodding in a Mathieu Valbuena cross as the game finished 2-2 IMAGO / AFLOSPORTA five-star display featuring five goalscorers from PSG at the Stade Velódrome in 2017 humiliating Marseille at their own stadium Where Does PSG's Ousmane Dembele Rank in the Latest 2025 Ballon d'Or Poll? New Theory Regarding Virgil van Dijk's Anfield Tunnel Chat with PSG Hierarchy Emerges Anfield Exodus as Liverpool Starter Could Favor Move to PSG Over a New Deal JOE RUSLINGJoe Rusling is a UK-born sports journalist, based in Madrid. A European soccer enthusiast, he has appeared on Real Madrid TV and Sleeper Football. Covering Bayern Munich, PSG and Real Madrid On SI. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER Greenwood Lifts Marseille to Second Place and Seals Montpellier’s RelegationOlympique de Marseille had a dream night at the Stade Vélodrome securing a dominant 5-1 victory over bottom-of-the-table Montpellier in Matchday 34 of Ligue 1 With a stellar performance from Mason Greenwood Roberto De Zerbi’s team took advantage of Monaco’s slip to climb to second place in the standings just four matches away from the season’s end English striker Mason Greenwood converted a penalty after Cameroonian defender Wilfried Ndollo Bille fouled Swiss full-back Ulisses Garcia inside the box Greenwood had already come close minutes earlier with a powerful shot that rattled the crossbar The narrow lead remained until the 60th minute scored an own goal to double the lead for Marseille completing his brace following an assist from Panamanian Michael Murillo The former Getafe player now has 18 goals this season placing him as the second-highest scorer in Ligue 1 Jon Rowe added the fourth goal after a well-crafted team play Montpellier managed a consolation goal through Lucas Miuncarelli Adrien Rabiot scored to round off the emphatic win This marks Montpellier’s 11th straight defeat who currently occupy the relegation playoff spot It has been a dismal campaign for the visitors who were unable to turn their season around Marseille now looks strong in their bid for a place in the Champions League edging past Monaco by one point and emerging as one of the most in-form teams in the final stretch of the season Greenwood’s role has been pivotal in keeping the dream alive for the southern French side Olympique de Marseille comes from behind to beat Toulouse with a Greenwood golazo in Ligue 1Olympique de Marseille took full advantage of AS Monaco’s loss in Brest on Saturday by edging out Toulouse 3-2 This 28th matchday also confirmed Paris Saint-Germain as champions Roberto De Zerbi’s side put an end to a rough patch with their first win after three straight defeats Carles Martínez’s Toulouse continues to struggle — they’ve now lost three in a row and are stuck in mid-table safe from relegation but far from the European spots Marseille opened the scoring 20 minutes in thanks to an own goal from Gabriel Suazo but the visitors hit back just 10 minutes later through Frank Magri Then came the moment of brilliance from Mason Greenwood who unleashed a rocket from outside the box that flew into the top corner past Guillaume Restes Adrien Rabiot made it 3-1 with a volley inside the box after a poor clearance from Charlie Cresswell Vincent Sierro pulled one back after a good ball from Cristian Cásseres Olympique de Marseille climbs to second in the table now two points ahead of Monaco and three clear of Strasbourg Monaco Snatches Second Place from Marseille in Ligue 1Monaco secured a convincing 3-0 win over Marseille at the Stade Louis II a result that lifted them into second place in the Ligue 1 standings on Matchday 29 in a season where Paris Saint-Germain has already been crowned champion The team led by Austrian coach Adi Hütter delivered a strong response after their previous setback and left no chance for a Marseille side that once again showed signs of inconsistency who had just broken a losing streak with a win over Toulouse were overwhelmed and couldn’t maintain their momentum The first blow came just after the half-hour mark when Japanese forward Takumi Minamino capitalized on an assist from Denis Zakaria to open the scoring who struggled to recover and were outplayed across the pitch The second half saw Monaco extend their control of the game Swiss striker Breel Embolo doubled the lead with a composed finish past Argentine keeper Gerónimo Rulli following a great pass from Brazilian full-back Vanderson Monaco managed the tempo and denied any serious threats from the opposition The win was sealed ten minutes from time when Denis Zakaria calmly converted a penalty to make it 3-0 Monaco leapfrogs Marseille into second place holding a one-point lead over their direct rivals Although the gap with leaders PSG remains unbridgeable — 21 points — the team from the Principality strengthens its position in the race for European spots with a few games remaining must refocus if they wish to secure a place in Europe as a season full of ups and downs continues to cast doubt on their consistency Mason Greenwood Leads Marseille to Victory Over Nantes in Ligue 1Marseille bounced back from last week’s loss to Auxerre with a commanding 2-0 victory over Nantes at the Vélodrome Goals from Amine Gouiri and Mason Greenwood secured three valuable points in Ligue 1 Roberto De Zerbi’s squad remains 13 points behind league leaders Paris Saint-Germain they hold a three-point advantage over Nice put up a solid defensive effort but ultimately crumbled in the closing stages The deadlock was broken in the 75th minute when Valentin Rongier delivered a pinpoint cross that Amine Gouiri nodded past Anthony Lopes Greenwood put the game to bed with a brilliant solo effort the former Getafe forward now has 15 goals in Ligue 1 making him the league’s second-highest scorer—just three behind Ousmane Dembélé of Paris Saint-Germain Here’s What We Know About his FutureWhile Paul Pogba's name has been circulating in recent weeks regarding a possible transfer to Olympique de Marseille Medhi Benatia has provided some clarifications on the matter How PSG Wished Kylian Mbappé a Happy Birthday Paul Pogba has yet to find his new destination Although he has been allowed to return to the field since March the French midfielder still doesn’t know with which club he will do so What is clear is that it won’t be with Juventus since he recently agreed to terminate his contract with the club who dreams of returning to the French national team may be tempted by a potential adventure in Ligue 1 as his name has been linked multiple times with Olympique de Marseille in recent weeks Although the Marseille club's interest in Pogba is still just a rumor several OM players have not hesitated to extend invitations to the former Manchester United midfielder such as Valentin Rongier and Adrien Rabiot who is a sporting advisor for the Marseille team was logically invited to comment on this topic that has sparked much speculation in southern France during his appearance on RMC this Thursday evening While he does not rule out the possibility of this signing the member of the Marseille organization was cautious due to the current situation of the player and the Olympique de Marseille Paul (Pogba) knows how much I care for him Pablo (Longoria) already spoke about him and said everything he needed to But can OM afford to sign a player like Pogba if it means waiting six months for him if he’s not physically ready We need to know if it's really a necessity We’ll talk about this with the coach and the president this week," commented Benatia clearly before continuing with his remarks on the upcoming transfer window “I’m in contact with several active players There are very good footballers interested in coming and everyone recognizes the progress of this team,” confessed the future sporting director although he acknowledged that the Marseille club will not be as active this winter as in the last transfer window We may have to adjust the squad intelligently but the reality is that we won’t have the resources to make 4 or 6 operations.” A response that stands out for its clarity and honesty Greenwood Leads Marseille’s Comeback Win Over Lyon in Ligue 1Marseille held on through a chaotic second half to edge out Lyon (3-2) and secure three crucial points keeping them firmly in second place in Ligue 1 ten points behind league leaders Paris Saint-Germain Rayan Cherki broke the deadlock in the 53rd minute after a scramble inside the box But Marseille responded instantly—just eight minutes later Mason Greenwood tapped in an easy finish from an Amine Gouiri assist Tension soared at the Vélodrome when Alexandre Lacazette leveled the score from the penalty spot After Lucas Perri denied Greenwood twice with stunning saves slotting home a Pol Lirola pass to seal a massive victory—keeping Marseille in the title race and preventing PSG from extending their lead any further Reims Boost PSG's Title Hopes with Stunning Win Over MarseilleStade de Reims pulled off a crucial 3-1 victory over Olympique de Marseille on Matchday 27 of Ligue 1 a result that not only lifts them further from the relegation zone but also brings Paris Saint-Germain to the brink of clinching the title Reims snapped a 15-match winless streak in the league and now sit five points clear of the drop the result means that PSG could mathematically secure the Ligue 1 title this Saturday if they defeat Saint-Étienne and Monaco vs Nice ends in a draw when Keito Nakamura opened the scoring with a composed finish following an assist from Mamadou Diakhon Diakhon then doubled the lead in the 52nd minute capitalizing on Marseille's disorganized defense Valentin Atangana Edoa added a third for Reims Valentin Rongier managed a late consolation goal for Marseille but it wasn’t enough to prevent a third straight league loss for the visitors The loss leaves Marseille second in the table trailing PSG by 19 points and holding just a two-point lead over Monaco and Nice who are in pursuit of European qualification PSG now have a golden opportunity to secure the title early If Luis Enrique’s men defeat Saint-Étienne the Parisian giants will officially be crowned Ligue 1 champions Not only did they take down a top-tier opponent but they also rediscovered their attacking flair and intensity at a critical point in the season Olympique de Marseille is enduring one of its most turbulent stretches of the season A string of negative results in Ligue 1 has pushed the club further away from European qualification spots and tensions are rising inside the locker room and among fans head coach Roberto De Zerbi finds himself at the center of speculation regarding his continuity with the team "I'm very happy to be OM's coach because I love controversy," De Zerbi stated defiantly during a recent press conference The bold remark has drawn widespread attention in France sounding more like a challenge to critics than a reassurance to supporters The former Brighton manager has struggled to implement his philosophy at a club with visible deficiencies particularly in defense and midfield creativity he maintains that he has no intention of stepping down That’s exactly what drew me to Marseille,” added De Zerbi reports have begun circulating about growing doubts within the club’s hierarchy Another defeat in the league could be decisive The locker room appears split in its support of the coach and fan frustration is mounting with each disappointing result With the season entering its final stretch Olympique de Marseille is not just fighting for points but for its identity and credibility The team must quickly recover its confidence and restore stability—or risk closing the season in total failure speculation around De Zerbi’s potential departure only adds to the mounting pressure The next few games could ultimately determine the Italian’s fate.  Mason Greenwood scores a screamer to complete Marseille’s comeback against Toulouse in Ligue 1🤯 Mason Greenwood just can’t stop scoring bangers in Ligue 1 🇫🇷 He leads the comeback for Olympique Marseille against Toulouse 😮‍💨Mason Greenwood keeps making a strong case for Ligue 1 MVP this season — this time with a rocket into the top corner from outside the box to seal Olympique de Marseille's comeback win over Toulouse in the Ligue 1 That goal takes Greenwood up to 16 for the season in what’s been an outstanding debut campaign in French football With Marseille pushing for a Champions League spot he’s been thriving under De Zerbi’s trust and guidance Olympique de Marseille secured a thrilling 3-2 win over Toulouse in Ligue 1 taking advantage of AS Monaco’s slip to reclaim second place in the standings Roberto De Zerbi’s side snapped a three-game losing streak while Spanish coach Carles Martínez’s team continues to drift The scoring opened with an own goal by Gabriel Suazo but Frank Magri quickly equalized for the visitors Englishman Mason Greenwood shifted the momentum with a stunning long-range strike followed by a volley from Adrien Rabiot after a poor clearance Toulouse pulled one back through Vincent Sierro moving ahead of Monaco and Strasbourg in the league table Monaco beat faltering Marseille to take second place in Ligue 1Monaco beat slumping Marseille 3-0 on Saturday to take second place in Ligue 1 from their opponents and boost their hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League.Heading into the weekend only five points separated Marseille in second from seventh-placed Lille in a tight battle to secure European football Monaco took a big step towards the Champions League by inflicting a fourth defeat in five Ligue 1 games on Roberto De Zerbi's Marseille who are in danger of throwing away a place in the competition next season after sitting second in the French top flight for much of the campaign The teams who finish second and third behind champions Paris Saint-Germain will secure spots in the league phase with the fourth-placed side heading into the qualifying rounds Monaco took the lead in the 34th minute at the Stade Louis II when Takumi Minamino swept home his fifth league goal of the season following some dreadful Marseille defending OM came close to an equaliser shortly before half-time but Luis Henrique's effort was well saved by Monaco goalkeeper Philipp Kohn The hosts doubled their advantage shortly before the hour mark as Breel Embolo slipped the ball past Geronimo Rulli after an excellent pass through from Vanderson The goal was eventually awarded following a lengthy VAR review for offside Monaco added further gloss to the scoreline and bolstered their goal difference which could prove crucial come the end of the season Lille visit Toulouse before fourth-placed Strasbourg host sixth-placed Nice PSG breaks Marseille’s record and becomes France’s new king in EuropeLuis Enrique’s PSG keeps making history now claiming dominance not just in France but across Europe overtaking their long-time rivals Olympique de Marseille by snatching a historic record in European competitions The record broken by the Parisians puts them at the top reaching their ninth semifinal in European tournaments: five in the Champions League they move past the eight appearances held by Marseille officially becoming the French club with the most continental semifinal appearances They pulled it off by knocking out Aston Villa in the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League Paris Saint-Germain booked their spot in the semis despite losing 3-2 at Villa Park thanks to the lead they built in the first leg who already had a tough time against Liverpool in the round of 16 once again leaned on their defensive strength and a clutch performance from Gianluigi Donnarumma who kept them in it during the toughest moments PSG struck first with two goals in the first half hour from Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes capitalizing on some shaky defending by the English side Aston Villa fought back and got dangerously close on the scoreboard with their keeper coming up huge on two big chances that could’ve flipped the script PSG awaits the winner between Real Madrid and Arsenal in the semifinals still dreaming of finally lifting that elusive Champions League trophy Marseille Clinches Crucial Victory Over Monaco with Late PenaltyA last-minute penalty awarded for a handball spotted by VAR and converted by Mason Greenwood sealed a comeback for Olympique Marseille against Monaco catapulting them to second place in the French league standings still seven points behind leaders Paris Saint-Germain (2-1) As the match at the Velodrome seemed destined for a draw between the second and third-placed teams the penalty clinched the victory for the Marseille side who had earlier overturned a 0-1 deficit from Aleksandr Golovin's 41st-minute goal which Luis Henrique capitalized on to level the scores Olympique de Marseille Wins Thanks to the Greenwood-Rabiot DuoOlympique de Marseille defeated Saint-Étienne 2-0 in Matchday 14 of Ligue 1 with goals from Adrien Rabiot and Englishman Mason Greenwood who desperately needed a win to stay in the race for the top of the table came out with an attacking mindset from the first half Adrien Rabiot opened the scoring for the visitors while Saint-Étienne looked for an equalizer in front of their fans a penalty against them dampened their spirits and with a well-executed shot in the 65th minute he extended the lead for Olympique de Marseille Olympique de Marseille keeps its second place in the overall Ligue 1 standings with 29 points Saint-Étienne stays in 16th place with 13 points Olympique Marseille maintains winning streak defeating Angers in Ligue 1Olympique Marseille secured its second consecutive win defeating Angers 2-0 at the Raymond Kopa Stadium With an outstanding performance from Amine Gouiri Adrien Rabiot and Neal Maupay were the ones to score giving the three points to the team coached by Roberto De Zerbi which had previously suffered a draw against Strasbourg and a loss to Nice the team from Marseille consolidates its second position in Ligue 1 although it is still 10 points behind the leader Rabiot and Maupay seal the win for Marseille The match started off favorably for Marseille anticipated his marker to score the first goal Marseille sealed the win with a goal from Maupay who capitalized on a ball steal by Pierre-Emile Højbjerg in midfield finishing the play with a goal after a one-two with Gouiri Olympique Marseille remains in second place in Ligue 1 just three points above the relegation zone REIMS (FRANCE) - Marseille rose to second in Ligue 1 with a 3-2 win against Toulouse on Sunday while Strasbourg moved into the Champions League spots following a narrow win at Reims Superb second-half goals at the Velodrome from Mason Greenwood and Adrien Rabiot lifted Marseille above Monaco but Roberto De Zerbi's side can no longer dream of catching leaders Paris Saint-Germain who wrapped up the Ligue 1 title on Saturday A Gabriel Suazo own-goal put the hosts ahead midway through the first half Frank Magri headed an equaliser shortly afterwards Vincent Sierro scored inside the final 15 minutes to give Toulouse hope but Marseille clung on to win Former Manchester United forward Greenwood put Marseille on the path to victory with an unstoppable right-footed drive on 57 minutes France international Rabiot then scored what proved to be the decider seven minutes later with a fierce volley from inside the box Strasbourg won 1-0 at Reims' Stade Auguste-Delaune to claim fourth spot A top-four finish for Liam Rosenior's young Strasbourg side would secure them Champions League football for the first time since 1980 they're showing great things," said Rosenior Ismael Doucoure's early strike was enough to earn Strasbourg a vital victory at Reims and bring them up to 49 points -- one behind third-placed Monaco A top-three finish will ensure direct qualification for the tournament while the side in fourth will play a qualifying round to reach the league phase Two points separate Strasbourg and seventh-placed Lille with French giants Lyon and Nice in between Doucoure was left on his own inside the six-yard box to stroke home from Sebastian Nanasi's corner in the fourth minute Reims thought they were level on 20 minutes but Junya Ito's strike was ruled out for a handball by the Japanese forward the ball was handled by Strasbourg's Mamadou Sarr after a VAR review no penalty was awarded by referee Clement Turpin Both sides finished down to 10 men following a scuffle deep into injury time The clean sheet extended Strasbourg goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic's impressive record of having conceded only eight league goals since early December Defeat for Reims meant Samba Diawara's side slipped to 16th place -- the relegation play-off spot Le Havre escaped the relegation play-off place at the expense of Reims with a 2-0 win away to bottom-of-the-table Montpellier Yassine Kechta opened the scoring on three minutes before Abdoulaye Toure made sure of the three points half-an-hour later Saint-Etienne remain mired in the direct relegation zone following a 1-0 loss to Lens Rennes lost 1-0 at home to Auxerre following an 89th-minute winner by Jubal By subscribing, you accept the terms and conditions in our privacy policy OneFootball's home page Search Settings Sign In Sign InJoinLigue 1 Tips: Make Marseille your top weekend selection in France | OneFootballBetting.Betfair.com French Ligue 1 It should be a successful weekend for Marseille's Amine Gouiri Two forwards in form are the focus of Saturday's Betfair football superboost Manchester City's Marmoush will give Everton's defenders plenty to think about while West Ham's Jarrod Bowen should be be a handful for Southampton Between them Marmoush and Bowen have had 18 shots on target in their last five matches The price on them each having one or more on Saturday has been boosted from 1/2 to 1/1 🔗 Spotify Saturday 19 April, 18;00 GMTLive on Ligue 1 Pass It is hard to understand why Monaco are such short-priced favourites to win given the calibre of opposition they face they weekend We note that the hosts are in excellent form especially at home: they have a 100 per cent record in front of their own fans (W6-D0-L0) in 2025 Brilliantly coaching by Liam Rosenior, Strasbourg will be no pushovers, however. The visitors (6th) head into the weekend just three points behind Monaco (2nd) in the standings and unbeaten in their last nine (W7-D2-L0) Ligue 1 fixtures With so little to pick between the teams, the hosts' odds look too short. Monaco may win but the market appears to overestimate their chances of doing so Our advice would be to back Strasbourg And Draw in the Double Chance market you will make a profit at good odds as long as Strasbourg avoid defeat Saturday 19 April, 20:05 GMTLive on Ligue 1 Pass This should be an easy win for Marseille as they face a Montpellier side in truly dreadful form The visitors will be relegated if they record a worse result here than Le Havre (16th) manage in their game away to PSG Montpellier are on a run of 10 straight defeats and have failed to score in nine of those matches Montpellier's players have played as though they believe they are already relegated so there is no reason to suspect they can perform with confidence or belief here All of which means that third-placed Marseille should win with the minimum of fuss Roberto De Zerbi's team have won four of their last five home matches and this may be one of their easiest home fixtures of the season For a full guide to Asian Handicap betting, click here Sunday 20 April, 16:15 GMTLive on Ligue 1 Pass Reims are underrated at home to Toulouse this weekend Reims have won two of their last three matches including their morale-boosting 2-0 triumph away to Lens last weekend Sitting just one place and two points above the relegation playoff position they need more points to further boost their hopes of staying in the division Toulouse arrive on a run of four straight defeats The out-of-form visitors also have no obvious objectives: with five games to go Toulouse (12th) already look almost assured of a mid-table final position Yet Toulouse are clear favourites to win: on the Sportsbook, the visitors are 5/4, while Reims are 23/10, and The Draw is 23/10 At those odds, we are happy to lay Toulouse on the Exchange you will make a profit as long as Reims avoid defeat Staked: 70ptsReturned: +83.75ptsP/L: +13.75pts Related NewsLigue 1 Tips: Back Lyon and Marseille to secure Sunday wins Ligue 1 Predictions | Round 32: LOSC face OM in key Champions League clash When Marseille’s Amine Gouiri almost joined Real Madrid Lamine Yamal Starts | 4-2-3-1 FC Barcelona Predicted Lineup Against Inter Milan PSG v Arsenal: French football expert James Eastham says Ligue 1 hosts must be opposed 4️⃣ things to look out for in the Champions League this week The Champions League returns with a bang this week as the finalists will be determined following some tense first leg action.Here is what to look out for...⚔️ Match of the... 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PSG Dominates Olympique Marseille in Le Classique of Ligue 1The French football classic was one-sided and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) convincingly defeated Olympique Marseille 3-1 with Marseille unable to challenge the superiority of the reigning champions who extended their lead at the top of the table to nineteen points PSG took advantage of their direct encounter with their eternal rivals to push Marseille towards lower objectives Luis Enrique's side claimed their seventh consecutive win in Ligue 1 continuing their countdown toward the title The PSG could clinch a new French success in their history as soon as early April The sixth consecutive Ligue 1 victory over Marseille who were able to score for the first time during this period Ousmane Dembélé and Nuno Mendes scored thanks to the direction and vision of Fabián Ruiz who stood out in the midfield and played a role in both goals The high defensive line set by Roberto De Zerbi Much of this had to do with Fabián Ruiz and the attacking runs Dembélé and Desire Doue (starting instead of Bradley Barcola) were key along with the contribution of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia who has added an extra dimension to Luis Enrique's squad Nuno Mendes had a chance to open the scoring but it was in the 17th minute when PSG took the lead A goal kick from goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma extended by Kvaratskhelia with a header to Fabián Ruiz allowed the Spanish midfielder to assist Dembélé who then made a solo run towards the keeper The second goal came three minutes before halftime when Nuno Mendes took advantage of a pass from Fabián Ruiz and pushed the ball into the net following a collective action that exposed Marseille's defensive strategy Marseille at least left the Parc des Princes with a goal to their name narrowing the gap early in the second half who received a pass from Adrien Rabiot after a good run PSG showed some signs of fatigue after the physical toll from their Liverpool match where they advanced after extra time and penalties Dembélé came close to sealing the win with a shot off the post in the 60th minute De Zerbi made a twist with a triple substitution but his shot in the 67th minute went over the crossbar attempting to intercept a cross from the byline by Achraf Hakimi to Dembélé De Zerbi Clarifies Pogba’s Future at MarseilleOlympique de Marseille head coach Roberto De Zerbi expressed his admiration for Paul Pogba during a press conference ahead of their French Cup clash against Saint-Étienne Despite rumors linking the player to the Marseille squad the Italian coach stated that there have been no internal discussions about signing the French midfielder Ancelotti Assures Mbappé is Ready to Shine “I would love to have only champions in the squad even if he has played little in recent years we’ve never talked about him in our meetings There has been no opening regarding this topic,” De Zerbi clarified emphasizing that while he admires the player Pogba’s transfer is not part of the club’s immediate plans Interest in Pogba has caused a stir in Marseille particularly after figures like Valentin Rongier and Adrien Rabiot publicly expressed their desire to see him join the club comments from club executives like Pablo Longoria and Medhi Benatia have fueled speculation about a possible move De Zerbi’s focus for the winter transfer window De Zerbi made it clear that the upcoming winter transfer window will focus on addressing the team’s specific needs we must find players suited to what we need That won’t be a problem for me but for our opponents,” he stated He also confirmed a recent meeting with the club’s management to define market objectives: “I spoke about our needs The final word on the team’s progress and potential signings will come after the winter break when it will become clear whether Marseille achieved its transfer goals the club is focused on its immediate challenges with De Zerbi aiming to steer the team toward greater success Paris 2024, the City of Marseille, the Aix-Marseille-Provence Metropolitan Area, the Bouches-du-Rhône Department and the South Region pulled out all the stops to keep the party going in the city, along with the Partners of the Torch Relay: Coca-Cola, Banque Populaire and Caisse d'Epargne. Close to 200 Olympic Torchbearers shone a light on Marseille, including Basile Boli from the top of Notre-Dame de la Garde and Didier Drogba at Stade Vélodrome. The opening day of the relay was a city-wide celebration of sport, athletes and culture. Olympic Membership - Free Live Stream Sports & Original Series - join now! 🥇 Olympic Torch Relay | Stage 01 - Marseille | Olympic Games Paris 2024Watch the highlights of the 1st stage of the Olympic Torch Relay for the Olympic Games Paris 2024 that took place in Marseille The Olympic flame shone a light on this burning passion for sport with the first team of Torchbearers capturing the essence of the Olympique de Marseille football club got the show on the road by holding the Paris 2024 Olympic torch aloft from the top of the Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica before handing it over to Colette Cataldo an 83-year-old dyed-in-the-wool Olympique de Marseille supporter in a symbolic and emotionally charged moment The day saw legends of football in Marseille take turns carrying the torch for the amazing final leg of the relay: Jean-Pierre Papin got the action going in the iconic Stade Vélodrome before Louisa Nécib and Valentin Rongier took over on the stadium premises one of Olympique de Marseille's rising stars It fell upon Éric Di Meco to hand over the torch to one of the idols of the home crowds who ran the final stretch and lit the cauldron Other athletes turned up to meet the people of Marseille carried the torch in the Vallon des Auffes before passing it on to Nando de Colo in a celebration of international basketball Locals who have helped put the city on the map were also among the Olympic Torchbearers Spectators cheered for the comedian Redouane Bougheraba as he zipped past the MARSEILLE sign the three-star chef Alexandre Mazzia and Alonzo who shared the stage with Soprano in the Coca-Cola concert yesterday This symbolic day also thrust anonymous fighters with extraordinary stories into the limelight a sailor who works hard to make it easier for women to take up sailing in Marseille; Louis a former docker who is the most decorated boxing coach in the country and has played a key role in launching the careers of numerous champions; Clara who strives to unlock sport for all; and Matthieu a rising star on the French decathlon scene who also serves with the Marseille Naval Fire Battalion the Château d'If hosted (LA)HORDE for the second day in a row for a novel adaptation of the show Room With A View performed on the various levels of the castle A plastic installation by Miguel Chevalier inspired by the marine currents and biodiversity around the Château d'If could also be seen on the lighthouse that stands on the island The two Official Partners of the Torch Relay set up camp at the celebration venue on the forecourt of Stade du Vélodrome to bring a splash of fun to people in Marseille Coca-Cola gave an encore of the festivities of the previous day beverage tastings and a photo booth with the Paris 2024 torch Banque Populaire rode the wave of water sports with introductions to topics such as sailing knots and awareness-raising sessions about the importance of protecting aquatic environments The public also got a taste of collective sports with Caisse d'Epargne which organised introductions to basketball and handball run by coaches from each federation on a court prepared in advance The public will enjoy all these activities every day at the Partner Village of the celebration venue The inaugural stage was also an opportunity to unleash the power of local businesses for the lunch of the (swift) convoy and upon the Open de Provence vocational rehabilitation centre for laundry services the Olympic torch will continue its journey hugging the Mediterranean seafront it will set course for the Var department and its coasts lakes and history on a stage from Saint-Raphaël to Toulon Mason Greenwood Saves Marseille from DefeatMason Greenwood converted a penalty to secure a 1-1 draw for Olympique de Marseille against Strasbourg on Sunday at the Stade Vélodrome The goal not only salvaged a point for Roberto De Zerbi's side but also established Greenwood as the top scorer in Ligue 1 this season with 11 goals The draw leaves Marseille nine points behind league leaders Paris Saint-Germain after 18 matches The chase for the top spot continues to slip further away for PSG's challengers compounded by Monaco's loss on Friday and this surprising home stumble for Marseille riding the momentum of three consecutive wins delivered a perfectly weighted through ball to Emanuel Emegha who broke past Marseille's high defensive line and calmly slotted home from the edge of the box Marseille controlled possession after conceding but struggled to find the back of the net until the 68th minute Andrey Santos was penalized for a foul on Robino Vaz inside the area Greenwood stepped up and confidently dispatched the spot-kick to level the match Despite their late efforts to secure all three points holding a five-point cushion over Lille and a six-point lead over Monaco Marseille Makes a Comeback with Greenwood - Rabiot Duo Against Rennes in Ligue 1A goal and an assist from Englishman Mason Greenwood led Olympique Marseille to a 1-2 victory over Stade Rennes at Roazhon Park keeping their hopes of fighting for the title alive and moving them just four points behind leaders Paris Saint-Germain With five wins and one draw in their last six games the team coached by Roberto de Zerbi is on the rise The former Getafe player has become the top scorer in the competition Marseille needed a comeback against the team managed by Jorge Sampaoli who suffered their third loss in the last four games and is now just one point away from the relegation zone goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli played a crucial role by saving a penalty midway through the first half The penalty was awarded after Michael Amir Murillo of Rennes handled the ball but the Argentine keeper made a fantastic stop against Arnaud Kalimuendo The Rennes striker got his revenge right before halftime in the 43rd minute capitalizing on a cross from the right by Assignon to open the scoring Greenwood finished off a pass from Murillo to level the score Greenwood delivered another brilliant play sending a perfect aerial ball that Adrien Rabiot headed home to beat Brice Samba again and Marseille secured a vital victory to stay in the race for the Ligue 1 title Marseille are not concerned by Mason Greenwood’s recent barren run with goals drying up in France for the former Manchester United winger Lens Stuns the Velodrome with Last-Minute Win Over MarseilleA 93rd-minute goal from Moroccan Neil El Aynaoui secured a dramatic 1-0 victory for Lens over Marseille at the Stade Vélodrome in Ligue 1's Matchday 25 The defeat puts Roberto De Zerbi's team at risk of losing their second-place position in the standings extending their winning streak to five consecutive victories Neil El Aynaoui became the hero of the night with his stoppage-time winner goalkeeper Mathew Ryan was equally crucial as the Australian shot-stopper frustrated Marseille’s attacking efforts with a series of key saves This victory extends Lens' impressive record at the Vélodrome with their only defeat coming in the previous season The win provides a much-needed boost for Lens who had been struggling with four consecutive defeats who occupy the sixth spot and the last European qualification position this marks their second defeat in three matches leaving them a staggering 16 points behind leaders PSG their hold on second place is now under serious threat 19/01/2025 Strasbourg held Olympique de Marseille in a tactical chess match between coaches Roberto De Zerbi and Liam Rosenior with Emegha scoring for Les Alsatiens and Greenwood converting a penalty for Les Olympiens in the second half Liam Rosenior’s Strasbourg came to the Vélodrome and frustrated Robero De Zerbi’s OM who fought back to earn a point via Mason Greenwood’s penalty after Emmanuel Emegha opened the scoring for Strasbourg in the first half it was an intense start to the game between the two slides at the Vélodrome with Strasbourg pouncing on a few errors from the OM defence before Greenwood’s surging run into the box wasn’t able to finish with a strike on goal After a stop-and-start ten minutes following it was Les Olympiens who started to make progress in attacking the Strasbourg goal Bilal Nadir’s interchanging positioning with Adrien Rabiot was proving useful as the OM youngster broke through after playing a one-two with his midfield partner Yet the Moroccan couldn’t find Maupay with his searching low cross After OM generated most of the chances in the opening exchanges it would be Strasbourg that bided their time and pounced at the right moment Andrey Santos provided an excellent and incisive through ball which split open the Olympien defence and sent Emmanuel Emegha bearing down on goal and the South African provided the killer finish in front of goal to draw first blood for the visitors Rosenior planned the first half to perfection as Strasbourg were pragmatic and patient in their approach knowing that OM would dominate the ball but closed down passing lanes and opportunities when possible Derek Cornelius rose highest from a corner but his header would float well over the bar Luis Henrique tried to recreate his last-minute goal from last week with an arrowed strike just inside the box which flew past Petrovic’s right post De Zerbi rolled the dice with two substitutions Greenwood would immediately have the chance to equalise in the box but his curled strike flew just wide of the left post Habib Diarra raced into the right side of the box and provided a dangerous low cross which would just about be cut out by Rulli Ulisses Garcia would then be hauled off for Quentin Merlin before Jonathan Rowe came on for Bilal Nadir A triple chance would come the way of the hosts with English pair Greenwood and Rowe both being denied by some excellent blocks and the post to be kept at bay just after the hour mark That would change when Ligue 1 debutant Robinho Vaz was pulled down in the box by Andrey Santos and it would be clearly given as a penalty for the hosts The pressure was on Ligue 1’s top scorer Mason Greenwood to convert from the spot he could do nothing to stop a well-struck penalty which levelled the game Emegha was sent through on goal in a mirror image of the opening finish but his strike on goal would trickle past Rulli but bounce agonisingly off the right post and go out for an RCSA corner.OLYMPIQUE DE MARSEILLE PLAYER RATINGS His return to the side was a promising one yet he was at fault with Balerdi for playing onside Emmanuel Emegha for the visitor’s opening goal Was defensively good in the wing-back position but didn’t offer enough offensively to get OM up the pitch in the first half who returned to a partnership with Bilal Nadir in midfield alongside Adrien Rabiot He lacked that creative spark however to get OM up the pitch quick enough Was his usual lively self in the opening period of the game he couldn’t quite find the creative spark that he had in previous weeks for Les Olympiens Bilal Nadir – 5A solid showing in midfield in a deep lying pair with Højbjerg The Moroccan has been progressing well since the New Year and is playing as such that he lets Rabiot take more offensive responsibility although it wasn’t with success on the evening against Strasbourg.Luis Henrique – 5Mason Greenwood – 5A mixed performance from the UNFP Ligue 1 Player of the Month winner who lacked focus at some key moments showed nowhere near his clinical best Yet he stepped up when the pressure was on and when it mattered to convert a vital penalty to level the game.Neal Maupay – 4 He cut a frustrated figure for OM in the first period and it prompted a change from Roberto De Zerbi to haul him off at half-time for 18-year-old Robinho Vaz Others: Robinho Vaz – 7A really solid debut in Ligue 1 for the 18-year-old and gave OM something different up front to Neal Maupay He earned the penalty which was scored by Greenwood for the leveller with a clever feint past Santos There’s plenty more reason to give the youngster more game time with Wahi on the sidelines He almost won it for the Olympiens at the end of the game bearing on goal after a mistake from the RCSA backline but his strike was blocked RACING CLUB DE STRASBOURG PLAYER RATINGSDorde Petrovic – 6Guéla Doué – 5 Ismael Doukouré – 6Guemissonmgui Ouattara – 6Sebastian Nanasi – 6Habib Diarra – 5A real leader for Strasbourg in the middle of the park He was vital in controlling the midfield at moments when RCSA looked on top 📺 Where to Watch: beIN SPORTS, https://watch.beinsports-apps.com/upcoming-events/events/psg-vs-marseille-ligue-1-week-26 is comfortably at the top of Ligue 1 with 65 points holding a 16-point lead over second-placed Marseille (49 points) The Parisians dominated the first meeting of the season Marseille Crushes Le Havre to Strengthen Hold on Second PlaceMarseille showcased their dominance with a commanding 5-1 victory over Le Havre solidifying their position as second in Ligue 1 and closing in on Paris Saint-Germain While Luis Enrique Martínez and his squad celebrated their French Super Cup triumph in Qatar Roberto De Zerbi’s men focused on ensuring victory against the league's bottom-ranked side deciding the match in the first half with an unassailable 3-0 lead Valentin Rongier opened the scoring with a thunderous long-range strike Neal Paupay headed in a precise cross from Quentin Merlin The onslaught continued in the second half as Elye Wahi capitalized on a perfect assist from Mason Greenwood in the 66th minute Ulisses Garcia extended the lead in the 75th minute while André Ayew managed a consolation goal for Le Havre in the 85th The 5-1 rout underscored Marseille’s determination to keep their title hopes alive relying on potential missteps by PSG to close the gap Marseille 1-1 Strasbourg: De Zerbi's side lose ground in title raceMarseille are now nine points behind Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain after wasting several chances in their 1-1 draw with Strasbourg.Marseille lost more ground in the Ligue 1 title race after being held to a 1-1 draw by Strasbourg at the Stade Velodrome on Sunday.  Roberto De Zerbi's side are now nine points behind Paris Saint-Germain after the leaders emerged 2-1 victors against Lens 24 hours earlier.  Strasbourg were ahead in the 23rd minute after Emanuel Emegha was played in by Andrey Santos with the Dutchman staying composed and lofting the ball over Geronimo Rulli.  Marseille continued to be frustrated by their opponents failing to register a shot on target for the entirety of the first half but came out firing after the interval.  Luis Henrique rattled the woodwork just after the hour before substitute Jonathan Rowe fired the first attempt at Djordje Petrovic's goal just two minutes after being introduced.  Marseille drew level in the 68th minute after Santos fouled Robinio Vaz in the box with Greenwood stepping up to score the spot-kick for his 12th league goal of the season The hosts continued to push for the winner though it was Strasbourg who came closest to snatching all three points as goalscorer Emegha hit the woodwork late on.  Data Debrief: Wasteful Marseille pay the price Marseille will feel this is an opportunity missed to keep within touching distance of leaders PSG and they will be left to rue several missed chances on Sunday.  De Zerbi's side ended the contest with an expected goals (xG) total of 2.91 from their 18 attempts though only three of those were on target against Strasbourg.  They also squandered five big chances at the Stade Velodrome their highest tally in a Ligue 1 game since 17 September 2020 against St Etienne (six) But their equaliser came through Greenwood who has now been involved in 15 goals in the top-flight this season with Marseille (12 goals his highest tally in a league campaign. He also had 12 touches in the opponent's box tonight El Aynaoui celebrates late winnerFRANCOIS NASCIMBENI / AFPNeil El Aynaoui’s last-gasp winner rejuvenated Lens’ European push as they beat Marseille 1-0 at the Stade Vélodrome, ending L’OM’s seven-game unbeaten Ligue 1 run in the process.With Paris Saint-Germain 18 points clear of second-placed Marseille at the top of the table Marseille could still consolidate their place in the table as they go in search of a return to the UEFA Champions League and they were the dominant side in the first half The game was played at a frantic pace, but the first real opportunity didn’t arrive until midway through the first half when Mathew Ryan tipped Amine Gouiri’s fierce effort onto the crossbar Match statsStatsPerformLens’ Andy Diouf forced Ryan’s opposite number Geronimo Rulli into action shortly after, yet the hosts were soon back on top, with Gouiri forcing another stop out of Ryan with a low attempt after some lovely build-up play. Leonardo Balerdi then looped a header onto the top of the bar but Les Phocéens were unable to get the goal they craved before the half-time interval As the game approached full-time, Ryan produced two fantastic stops to keep out Luis Henrique and Neal Maupay Those saves proved to be crucial, as Lens struck the hammer blow in the fourth minute of stoppage time. Played in by Deiver Machado the midfielder took a touch and fired into the top corner to send the travelling fans into raptures While this was only Marseille’s third loss in 2025, this result opens the door for Nice to put their league position under pressure with a trip to face reigning champions PSG in Le Classique up next Lens, meanwhile, managed to stop a four-game losing run with this victory, and they are now just three points adrift of Lyon in the top-six Flashscore Man of the Match: Mathew Ryan (Lens) Check out the match stats here Gerónimo Rulli put in a heroic display as Olympique de Marseille drew against Lille OSC at the Vélodrome (1-1) beaten late on as Bafodé Diakité’s late header rescued a draw for LOSC looking to expose Marseille’s high line and getting in behind with ease Jonathan David had a glorious chance to give LOSC the lead but he opted to go past the goalkeeper and failed and from their first meaningful spell of possession Intricate work in midfield lured the Lille players Adrien Rabiot’s run was found and he picked out Quentin Merlin who cut inside his defender and fired past Lucas Chevalier David forced another save from Rulli before the Argentine was almost punished for a poor ball out from the back Zhegrova then missed another one before the break was not reflected in the scoreline with OM scoring from their only shot on target in the first half It was more of the same at the start of the second half as David and Rulli continued their battle it was the latter that came off on top with the Canadian’s poked finish well saved OM almost gave themselves a cushion as Neal Maupay leapt on Gabriel Gudmundsson’s weak back pass rounding Chevalier before striking the post with a shot from a tight angle making a reflex stop to prevent Leonardo Balerdi’s deflection from levelling the scores but there was nothing that he could do about Bafodé Diakité’s header in the 87th minute Both sides showed ambition to get the win as tempers flared Substitute Pol Lirola was red-carded for an awful challenge and Roberto De Zerbi was booked for his protests but neither side could find a winner A draw is perhaps a fair reflection of a game that LOSC trailed for large periods despite dominating the game and creating the better chances Having missed the chance to register back-to-back defeats at the Vélodrome AS Monaco can overtake Marseille should they beat Stade de Reims this evening This was a miraculous performance from the Argentine shot-stopper who single-handedly – quite literally – kept Marseille in the game emphatically winning his battle with David and continuing to prove decisive in the second half went unpunished on an evening where (almost) everything went his way It afforded LOSC lots of chances in the first half and his lack of aerial presence proved costly in the second half he is looking more at ease in a more advanced role an ran the midfield for OM with his bursting runs and balls into the final third his decision-making remains inconsistent in a role that he is learning on the job and some of his actions Covered excellently throughout and his distribution was key in helping LOSC exploit Marseille’s high line hounding the opponent and winning all of his duels on the night always looking to put his team on the front foot and finding his teammates with his progressive passes Not the most dazzling display from the Kosovo international who did nonetheless put the ball on the plate for David to equalise he lacked the finishing touch on his chance and was replaced at half-time by Mitchel Bakker (5) with the substitution likely a result of his ongoing pubalgia issue A profligate evening from the Canada international who kept getting himself in the right positions but was incapable of applying the finish GFFN | Luke Entwistle Strasbourg Shocks and Beats MarseilleOlympique Marseille suffered their first loss of the season which dropped them from the top spot they shared with PSG and Monaco down to third place in Ligue 1 his first in professional football after his time at Chelsea ended Marseille's hopes of staying at the top of the French league With a powerful left-footed shot from the edge of the area just before halftime he decided a match in which Marseille struggled to grab at least a point after a first half where they had no chances with Mason Greenwood nearly equalizing twice: first his attempt was brilliantly saved by Djordje Petrovic and then he sent a shot just wide of the post Liam Rosenior's team held off their opponent's pressure and secured a victory that gives them a boost towards the European spots in Ligue 1 Diakité Saves Lille and Frustrates Marseille at the VélodromeLille secured a valuable 1-1 draw at the Stade Vélodrome against Marseille thanks to a last-minute goal by Bafodé Diakité in the 87th minute Roberto De Zerbi's team missed a golden opportunity to close the gap on Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain in a night that shifted from hope to frustration for the home side and Lille had the first clear chance through Jonathan David The Canadian forward missed a one-on-one against Gerónimo Rulli who made a great save by diving at David's feet to deny what could have been an early goal after a perfectly threaded pass from Adrien Rabiot delivered a fine left-footed finish to open the scoring and ignite the stadium Marseille dominated the game and created several chances to extend their lead but failed to capitalize patiently waiting for the right moment to strike knowing any slip from the hosts could provide them with an opportunity Diakité's Late Goal and Lirola's Red Card Turn the Game just as Marseille seemed poised to claim all three points The Lille defender delivered a powerful header from a well-placed cross leveling the score and leaving Marseille empty-handed The goal was a devastating blow for the home side Hansi Flick Accepts His Mistake and Talks About His Behavior Pol Lirola was sent off in the dying moments after a reckless challenge leaving his team down to ten men in the final minutes Frustration consumed De Zerbi's side as they saw two crucial points slip away in their chase for PSG at the top of the table three points behind Marseille and seven behind the leaders Marseille's hopes of closing the gap on PSG took a hit turning what could have been a triumphant night into a bitter disappointment for their fans Luiz Felipe is Officially an Olympique de Marseille PlayerLinked to Olympique de Marseille since the start of the winter transfer window as a defensive reinforcement Luiz Felipe has signed with the Marseille club until June 2026 Olympique de Marseille has secured its first winter signing Through a statement released this Tuesday on its social media channels the club announced the arrival of Luiz Felipe strong-willed central defender with an impressive track record during his time at Lazio Roma from 2017 to 2022 After representing Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League for the past 18 months the 27-year-old decided to return to Europe which will keep him at the club until June 2026 “Olympique de Marseille is pleased to announce the signing of Luiz Felipe Ramos the defender joined the team after successfully passing his medical examination,” reads the official statement published on the club's website While this news marks a significant boost for OM and their coach who aims to strengthen the backline amid the challenges posed by Lilian Brassier's precarious situation and the inconsistent displays of Derek Cornelius and Leonardo Balerdi ahead of the match against Le Havre in Ligue 1 the Italian coach hinted at the arrival of the international defender by praising his qualities: “We are very happy because Luiz Felipe is a good player for us which I think is enough to play in this incredible stadium he can bring us a lot; it’s great news,” said Roberto De Zerbi it is now up to Luiz Felipe to prove his worth on the pitch and win over the Marseille supporters Marseille Crushes Saint-Étienne with a Dominant Win at The VélodromeOlympique de Marseille showed no mercy and thrashed AS Saint-Étienne 5-1 in an offensive showcase at the Vélodrome Amine Gouiri opened the scoring with a stunning goal from the edge of the box marking his first goal for the team in just his third match the referee awarded a penalty for a handball by Mickael Nadé scoring his 14th goal in Ligue 1 and extending OM’s lead Marseille kept up the pressure and increased their advantage with a goal from Michael Murillo who took advantage of a rebound after a double save by Gautier Larsonneur to push the ball into the net The goal fest continued as Amine Gouiri struck again this time with a brilliant chip over the Saint-Étienne goalkeeper securing his first brace for the club and making it 4-0 The humiliation for the visitors deepened when Adrien Rabiot sealed the rout with a header from a perfect cross by Amar Dedić Saint-Étienne managed to pull one back in the final minutes though Marseille had already secured a convincing victory Olympique de Marseille continues to establish itself in Ligue 1 Jean-Louis Gasset’s side proved they are ready to compete at the top of the table with a lethal Mason Greenwood and a rising star in Amine Gouiri who is quickly becoming a key player for the team LIVE - Olympique Marseille vs Olympique LyonOlympique Marseille will face Olympique Lyon on February 2nd in a key Ligue 1 matchup at the Orange Vélodrome Marseille enters the game in second place with 37 points and they will look to bounce back and solidify their position in the top spots drawing both their UEFA Europa League match against Ludogorets and their Ligue 1 clash with Nantes Marseille will have the upper hand heading into this match and their attacking strength and solid defense make them the favorites will need to improve their form and take full advantage of any opportunities in this challenging away fixture.  Don’t miss the action LIVE on beIN SPORTS: 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The AJ Auxerre will host Olympique de Marseille at the Stade de l'Abbé-Deschamps on February 22, 2025, for a crucial Ligue 1 clash in Matchday 23. Both teams enter this matchup with significant stakes—Auxerre fights to escape the relegation zone, while Marseille looks to solidify its spot in European competition. Under coach Christophe Pélissier, Auxerre has struggled to find consistency but has shown resilience, especially at home. Despite defensive vulnerabilities, the team has managed to avoid defeat in recent home fixtures, earning valuable points through hard-fought draws. Managed by Roberto De Zerbi, Marseille has been one of Ligue 1’s most exciting teams this season. The offense has been on fire, spearheaded by standout performances from new signing Amine Gouiri, who scored twice in their last outing. While Marseille holds the historical edge, Auxerre shocked the Olympians with a 3-1 victory in their last encounter at the Orange Vélodrome. This result serves as a reminder that Auxerre can pose a serious threat despite their lower league position. Match reviewMarseille 1-1 Strasbourg: De Zerbi's side lose ground in title raceMarseille are now nine points behind Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain after wasting several chances in their 1-1 draw with Strasbourg Predicted lineups are available for the match a few days in advance while the actual lineup will be available about an hour ahead of the match The current head to head record for the teams are Marseille 7 win(s) Have scored 13 goals in their last 5 matches Strasbourg haven't lost to Marseille in their last 5 meetings (1W, 4D). 19 Jan 2025 19:45:00 GMT?Marseille vs Strasbourg on Sun 19 Jan 2025 19:45:00 GMT ended in a 1–1 tie.InsightsHave scored 13 goals in their last 5 matches Strasbourg haven't lost to Marseille in their last 5 meetings (1W Marseille is playing home against Strasbourg at Orange Vélodrome on Sun Olympique de Marseille were hoping to put some distance between them and their last home result where they lost 3-0 to Paris Saint-Germain in Le Classique The visitors were defensively resolute and clinical in attack as they left the Stade Vélodrome 3-1 winners Marseille would control possession in the first half recording 75% of the ball they would be completely undone by sloppy errors at the back from all four of their defenders a goal kick from Auxerre’s Donovan Léon turned into an assist as Lilian Brassier lost sight of the ball The centre-back fell trying to clear the ball allowing Lassine Sinayoko to burst past and place his shot Marseille’s struggled to mount a convincing response to going behind Each player looked frustrated and out of sync The host’s passing game was slow and allowed Auxerre’s low block to frustrate and snuff out attacks Marseille pushed higher up the pitch creating space in behind their defenders and that’s where Auxerre looked to operate near the end of the half a sloppy pass from Leonardo Balerdi was intercepted by Gideon Mensah The wing-back laid the ball off to Hamed Traorè who slipped his pass into Sinayoko The forward dragged the Marseille defence off to the left-hand side of the pitch leaving Gaëtan Perrin unmarked A simple pass to Perrin and Auxerre were up 2-0 Things would quickly go from bad to worse two minutes later as Quentin Merlin lost possession to Perrin The winger fired a through ball towards the other flank finding Traorè The loanee from Bournemouth’s quick feet turned Pol Lirola and attacked the box where he created a tight angle to poke the ball past Gerónimo Rulli Marseille would enter the second half 3-0 down Roberto De Zerbi made three changes at the break as Neal Maupay Auxerre were buoyed by confidence and threatened to make it four with rapid counterattacks Marseille would instead be provided a lifeline as the ball hit Clément Akpa’s hand in the box Mason Greenwood shot low and to the left to draw level with Bradley Barcola as Ligue 1’s top scorer with eight goals A goal-mouth fracas followed as Léon impeded Marseille from a quick restart Wahi would shortly after threaten to make it two as he burst past the defensive line but his shot couldn’t beat the goalkeeper The dream of a comeback would fade as the minutes ticked closer to the final whistle Marseille had huffed and puffed but very rarely looked close to scoring Auxerre had showed spirit throughout the game and came away the deserved winners Lilian Brassier has struggled to adjust to life at Marseille since making the move from Stade Brestois He was meant to be the player to partner Leonardo Balerdi in the heart of the defence but current performances do not warrant this The centre-back looked error-prone this evening and after the first goal his every touch was whistled by the home support He was booed off the pitch when subbed in the second-half The best performer on the pitch for the hosts he also looked a level below his usual standard He was constantly in action and usually came off the best in his duels with Mason Greenwood and Pol Lirola He personified the defensive spirit and grit that Auxerre showed GFFN | Nick Hartland