OM Crowned Autumn Champions After Thrilling Win Over Lille
After PSG stumbled to a 0-0 draw against Montpellier at the Parc des Princes, Olympique de Marseille seized their opportunity to end the year on top. With a 2-1 victory over Lille at the Vélodrome, OM were officially crowned autumn champions.
⚽ Match Summary:
32nd minute: Nolan Roux opened the scoring for OM, giving the home crowd hope of a smooth evening.
Minute unknown: Idrissa Gueye equalized for Lille, briefly silencing the 62,408 fans—a record attendance at the renovated Vélodrome.
69th minute: Rising star Michy Batshuayi struck the decisive goal, securing all three points and Marseille’s place at the summit heading into the winter break.
🌟 A Fitting End to 2014
With this hard-fought win, Marcelo Bielsa’s side ensured they head into the holidays in first place, capping off an exciting first half of the Ligue 1 season in style.
OM will certainly enjoy a festive season with added joy—autumn champions and a record-setting night at home.
