The final round of Ligue 1 action saw Marseille secure their place in the UEFA Champions League with a hard-fought victory over Monaco at the Stade Vélodrome on Saturday evening.
A thrilling encounter was on show as both teams put up a valiant effort to win the match, but it was Marseille who emerged victorious with a 2-1 win. The first half of the game was dominated by Monaco, who were able to create several chances and take a 1-0 lead into halftime thanks to a goal from French international Florian Thauvin.
However, Marseille came out strong in the second half and managed to equalize through a header from Brazilian striker Alexandre Lacazette in the 57th minute. The equalizer gave Marseille renewed confidence and they continued to push forward, eventually securing the three points with a late strike from midfielder Dimitri Payet.
With this win, Marseille has secured their place in the UEFA Champions League for the upcoming season, while Monaco will have to settle for the Europa League. It's a huge boost for Marseille, who had been struggling in recent weeks, and it's clear that they're ready to make a run at the top of the table next term.
Overall, it was a fantastic display of football from both teams, with Marseille coming out on top in a closely contested match. With this result, Marseille fans can now look forward to a busy summer ahead, with the club set to continue their pursuit of success in European competitions.