Marseille and Nice played out a thrilling match at the Stade Velodrome on Saturday night as they both fought for their futures in Ligue 1. Marseille won the game 2-1 to secure their place in the Champions League qualifiers.
The first half was dominated by Nice, who took control of the ball and created several chances to score. However, Marseille held firm and managed to keep them at bay until the second half when they found their chance.
In the 56th minute, Florian Thauvin scored Marseille's first goal of the match with a stunning strike from outside the box. The goal put Marseille ahead and gave them confidence going into the second half.
Nice came back strongly in the second half and were creating chances of their own. They almost equalized in the 78th minute when Maxence Ndayane headed the ball past Marseille's goalkeeper. However, Marseille's defense held strong and prevented Nice from scoring again.
With just two minutes left on the clock, Marseille sealed their victory with another goal. Lucas Ocampos scored a header from close range to give Marseille the lead and secure their place in the Champions League qualifiers.
Marseille's victory over Nice is a major boost for their Champions League hopes. With only three matches remaining in the season, Marseille need all three points if they want to qualify for Europe's premier club competition. The win also puts them in pole position for the title, leaving Nice with little hope of catching up.
Overall, it was a thrilling match between two fierce rivals. Marseille's victory will give them a huge boost towards securing their Champions League spot, while Nice will have to work hard to claw back any lost ground.