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Marseille Face Crucial Test Against Lille in Race for European Spot

As the Ligue 1 season enters its final stretch, Olympique de Marseille prepare to host high-flying Lille at the Stade Vélodrome this Sunday in a key Matchday 34 encounter. With European qualification still within reach, the home side know they must produce a near-flawless finish to the campaign—starting with this weekend’s clash.

Marseille, currently trailing the European places by five points, appear to have steadied their form following a dismal March. Consecutive victories over Ajaccio and Montpellier have reinvigorated their hopes of clinching a Europa League berth.

The 3-1 win against Ajaccio, played out amid tense scenes and discontent from the home crowd, marked a pivotal moment for the club. With supporters visibly frustrated during that fixture, all eyes now turn to whether Marseille’s ultras will offer their full backing against Lille.

Midfielder Alaixys Romao remains optimistic about the atmosphere this time around. Speaking to BeIn SPORTS, Romao said: “We were able to win against Ajaccio and then against Montpellier. That allowed us to build up a lot of confidence. On Sunday, I think the crowd will be there. Because we’ve just had a great run. We can still reach the Europa League. But we’re not going to worry about that… We’ll see where we finish in the championship.”

Their opponents, Lille, have been one of the season’s most consistent sides and are firmly on course for a return to the UEFA Champions League. With strong performances both home and away, Les Dogues pose a formidable challenge and will be looking to solidify their grip on third place.

Sunday’s match promises to be an intense battle between two clubs with much to play for—one aiming for European redemption, the other vying for continental prestige. For Marseille, anything less than victory could spell the end of their European aspirations. For Lille, it’s another step toward the elite.

Kick-off at the Stade Vélodrome is scheduled for Sunday evening.

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