French Football: Marseille Clinches Victory Over Nice, Nears Champions League Spot with Two Points Advantage

Updated:2026-01-09 08:00    Views:132

Marseille have secured their place in the UEFA Champions League with a 1-0 victory over Nice at Stade Vélodrome on Sunday.

The win sees the Ligue 1 side move to within two points of leaders Paris Saint-Germain and into third position in the league table.

Marseille's victory was all thanks to a goal from Florian Thauvin in the 56th minute, as they secured a crucial three points against their bitter rivals.

The match had been a closely contested affair, with both teams creating chances but failing to find the back of the net until late in the second half.

However, it was Marseille who came out on top, with Thauvin's goal proving to be the difference between the two sides.

With just one game remaining in the season, Marseille now have a chance to secure their spot in Europe's elite club competition next year.

It will be a tough task for them to do so, given that PSG still have a game in hand, but Marseille will certainly be looking to make the most of their current form.

Overall, it was another impressive performance from Marseille, who showed why they are one of the best teams in France this season.