Marseille has secured their place in the UEFA Europa Conference League next season after defeating Nice 1-0 on Tuesday night at the Stade Vélodrome. The win was crucial for Marseille, who needed to finish above Nice and have more than five goals scored against them in order to qualify for Europe's secondary club competition.
The match was played in a tense atmosphere with both teams fighting hard to secure victory. However, it was Marseille who were able to break the deadlock early in the second half when Florian Thauvin scored his first goal of the season from close range.
Despite the loss, Nice will be disappointed with their performance as they failed to produce any meaningful chances throughout the game. However, the defeat is still a step in the right direction for Nice, who can still make up some ground in the standings by finishing higher than Nice.
With just two games remaining in the season, Marseille now have a two-point advantage over Nice and four points clear of third-placed Paris Saint-Germain. This means that Marseille will be crowned champions of Ligue 1 if they beat Rennes on Sunday and PSG lose to Lyon or draw with Rennes.
This result also puts Marseille one point behind Lille in the race for the fourth spot in the table. If Marseille can secure a win against Rennes on Sunday, they could go into the final day of the season knowing that they have already qualified for the Europa Conference League.
In conclusion, Marseille's win over Nice is a significant achievement for the team. With only two games left in the season, Marseille now have a two-point advantage over Nice and four points clear of third-placed Paris Saint-Germain. This puts Marseille in a strong position to secure their place in Europe's secondary club competition.