The squad featuring Alexis Sánchez is set to chase a return to victory and a firm grip on the pursuit of the sub-leading spot in the standings.
Stade Auguste-Delaune II hosted the Sunday showdown between Reims and Olympique de Marseille, a clash that counted toward the 28th round of Ligue 1 action.
Marseille, guided by Croatian coach Igor Tudor, arrived looking to rebound after a narrow defeat at the hands of Racing Club de Strasbourg. That match saw Strasbourg exploit a numerical advantage following Leonardo Balerdi’s red card in the 29th minute, leveling the game at 2-2 at the Orange Vélodrome. The outcome left Marseille in second place, ten points behind Paris Saint-Germain, who led the table with 56 points.
During the visit of Reims, Sánchez was fouled in the area, earning a penalty that he himself converted for Marseille’s second goal. The Chilean forward continues to lead Les Phocéens in scoring with ten goals, with Nuno Tavares close behind on six. Sánchez currently sits 14th in the Ligue 1 top scorers’ list, behind the early-leader duo of Kylian Mbappé and Jonathan David, who each have 19 goals.
Will Still’s side arrived in this game after a 0-1 triumph over AS Monaco, extending their winless run at a remarkable pace to 19 matches. The objective is clear: to secure European competition places and press the gap toward Ligue 1’s upper echelons. Marseille sits in eighth place on 43 points, a figure that reflects a challenging season but one with potential for improvement under Still’s leadership. Notably, the club previously faced administrative penalties for a licensing issue, with UEFA Pro License requirements affecting coaching staff and match sanctions. The club has faced a fine for each match played under those circumstances, underscoring ongoing regulatory concerns as the campaign progresses.
The most recent meeting between the two clubs occurred on August 7, when Marseille won 4-1, with goals from Wout Faes (an own goal), Tavares, and a brace from Luis Suárez. Since the opening fixture of the 2019/20 season, Reims has not managed to upend Marseille, recording back-to-back results that favor the visitors as the teams have moved through the leagues with evolving rosters and strategies.
Alexis Sánchez’s tally for Les Phocéens — all competitive goals for OM
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