The squad anchored by Alexis Sánchez travels to Pierre-Mauroy with the aim of keeping the dream alive for a direct berth into the Champions League.
Olympique de Marseille faces a pivotal match in their pursuit of a direct spot in the next UEFA Champions League edition. The squad led by Igor Tudor heads to Lille on the thirty-sixth matchday of Ligue 1.
The Phocaeans arrive at this clash after a 3-1 victory over Angers at the Orange Vélodrome, sparked by an inspired performance from Alexis Sánchez, who contributed a goal and an assist. With that win, Marseille sit third in the table on 73 points, two behind Lens, while maintaining a foothold in the fight for a place in Europe next season. To keep the top-three dream alive, they must beat Lille at Pierre-Mauroy and rely on results elsewhere to align in their favor as Franck Haise’s men press for the final three fixtures of the French season.
For Marseille, the aim is to capitalize on Lille’s recent inconsistency. Paulo Fonseca’s men have not tasted victory in their last two outings, losing to Reims and drawing with AS Monaco. Lille, meanwhile, will seek to shore up a position that could secure a spot in European competition, even as they watch the rest of the field in the race for a Conference League slot, currently standing with a 60-point tally.
Historically, the most recent meeting between these two sides happened on September 10, ending 2-1 in favor of Lille. A prodigious opening by Ismaïl Goncalves put them ahead, but Samuel Gigot struck late to seal the win. Sánchez found themselves on the scoresheet in that clash, a reminder of the Chilean’s productive spell in Ligue 1 this season, where he has already contributed multiple goals and assists.
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The clash between Lille and Marseille can be watched live on ESPN Extra across a variety of channels, depending on the provider. Details vary by region and operator, so viewers should confirm their local listings to ensure access to the game.
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Source attribution: Goal