Olympique de Marseille secured a significant victory with a 3-2 win over Montpellier in the opening match of the 33rd day of Ligue 1. Despite being tied twice in the scoreline, with Rémy Cabella and Morgan Sanson finding the net for Marseille, and Mathieu Valbuena and André-Pierre Gignac scoring for Montpellier, the Olympians clinched the victory with a late goal from Dimitri Payet in the 89th minute.
Reflecting on the win, André Ayew spoke on BeIn Sports, expressing pride in the team’s performance and highlighting their determination to finish the season strongly. Ayew emphasized the importance of consistency and mentioned the upcoming match against Lille, expressing hope for a positive result with the support of the home crowd.
This victory marks Marseille’s second consecutive win in Ligue 1 for the first time in 5 months. In the standings, Marseille temporarily climbs to the level of Lyon in 5th place, showcasing their resilience and ambition as they aim to finish the season on a high note.