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Marseille Crushes Montpellier 5-1 to Reclaim Second Place in Ligue 1

Mason Greenwood's double leads Marseille to a decisive victory, overtaking Monaco in the Champions League race as Montpellier's relegation looms closer.

Rabiot et Greenwood, décisifs.
Mason Greenwood et les Montpelliérains.

Overview

  • Marseille secured a dominant 5-1 victory over Montpellier in Round 30 of Ligue 1, reclaiming second place with 55 points, one ahead of Monaco.
  • Mason Greenwood scored twice, including an early penalty, while Amine Gouiri, Jonathan Rowe, and Adrien Rabiot added to the tally.
  • Montpellier's Lucas Mincarelli scored their first goal since February, but the team suffered its 11th consecutive defeat and remains last in the standings with 15 points.
  • Despite the win, Marseille's defensive vulnerabilities persisted, conceding a late goal and failing to achieve a clean sheet for the seventh consecutive match.
  • The victory ends a difficult spell for Marseille, marked by four losses in their previous five games, and strengthens their position in the race for Champions League qualification.