After a hard-fought match against Valenciennes, Olympique de Marseille emerged victorious with a 2-1 scoreline at home. André-Pierre Gignac put the Phocaeans ahead in the 31st minute, only for Valenciennes to equalize six minutes later through Arthur Masuaku. However, Florian Thauvin’s goal in the 60th minute secured all three points for Marseille. This crucial win sees OM climb to 5th place in the standings with 35 points.
Following the match, Dimitri Payet emphasized the significance of the victory given their current situation. “In our position, a win feels great,” stated the striker. “After the Monaco game, there was a lot of noise for very little. We knew that by winning this late match, we would close the gap to within six points of Lille.” Payet dismissed talks of a crisis, highlighting Marseille’s resilience in bouncing back after consecutive defeats. “We demonstrated that we can come together as a team. It’s not perfect, but we showed character. This win provides us with reassurance.”
