Marseille's victory over Monaco on Sunday evening has bolstered their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League next season.
The Ligue 1 champions were looking to maintain their unbeaten record against their city rivals, but they came up short in a thrilling encounter at Stade Vélodrome.
Marseille had been struggling in recent weeks, losing three out of four games and dropping down the table in the process. However, they showed some resilience and determination against Monaco, and they ultimately emerged victorious with a 2-1 win.
Goals from Dimitri Payet and Florian Thauvin secured the win for Marseille, who now have a chance to finish top of Group A and qualify for the Champions League. They will face Inter Milan or Sevilla in the round-of-16, depending on their results in the group stage.
This is a huge boost for Marseille, who were previously considered outsiders for European football. The club has struggled in recent years, and this victory could be the start of a new era of success under coach Lucien Favre.
For Monaco, it was a disappointing result, as they looked like they would be able to secure all three points. But despite being behind for most of the game, they managed to come back and create some chances in the final stages.
Overall, this was a great performance for Marseille, who have now shown that they can compete with the best teams in Europe. It's clear that they want to push for Champions League qualification, and they will need to keep improving if they're going to achieve that goal.