The Phoca squad is poised to pressure PSG at Stade Moustoir with less than ten rounds remaining in the French league season.
Stade Yves Allainmat – Le Moustoir hosts this Sunday’s showdown between Lorient and Olympique de Marseille, a fixture tied to matchday 30 of Ligue 1.
Igor Tudor’s side arrives ready to rebound after a 1-1 draw at home against Montpellier, a result that squandered a prime chance to close the gap on Paris Saint-Germain at the top of the table. Paris had just clinched back-to-back wins, following a victory over Olympique Lyonnais at the Parc des Princes, a performance that drew mixed reactions from supporters, especially after Lionel Messi’s involvement drew whistles from the stands.
Montpellier struck first through Arnaud Nordin in the 12th minute, but Alexis Sánchez earned a penalty just before halftime, which Matteo Guendouzi converted to seal the draw. The incident underscored Marseille’s intent to sharpen their attacking edge as they push for a sustained push in the standings.
As for the visitors, the moment finds the team hovering in a tight battle near the upper half of the table, with Régis Le Bris guiding Lorient as they bounce back from a 3-1 defeat at Lille. The squad has managed two consecutive wins in league play, yet remains focused on consistent results to maintain their place in the table amid the crowded mid-table pack.
The most recent encounter between the two clubs occurred on January 14, when Phocéens claimed a 3-1 victory at the Orange Vélodrome, thanks to goals from Sead Kolasinac and Jordan Veretout, with Terem Moffi replying for Lorient. Marseille has not lost to Lorient in recent meetings, and the teams have historically produced a mix of high-intensity duels dating back to the mid-2010s.
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The match on matchday 30 of Ligue 1 will be available to watch via Star+, a platform offering both monthly and annual subscription plans. Fans can subscribe by visiting the official Star+ website. The service is compatible with TVs, computers, mobile devices, tablets, and game consoles. In addition, the game can be viewed live on TV5 Monde, ensuring a broad broadcast reach for French football enthusiasts.
Source: Goal