Marseille have secured their place in the UEFA Champions League play-offs after defeating Toulouse 2-1 at Stade Vélodrome on Sunday. The victory means that Marseille will face either Ajax or RB Leipzig in the first round of the competition.
The match was a closely contested affair from start to finish with both teams creating numerous chances throughout the game. However, it was Marseille who ultimately came out on top, thanks to goals from Florian Thauvin and Adil Rami.
Thauvin's goal in the 75th minute proved to be the decisive moment as he scored his fourth league goal of the season. Meanwhile, Rami added the second for Marseille just two minutes later to secure all three points for his team.
Meanwhile, Toulouse were unable to find the back of the net despite having plenty of opportunities themselves. The defeat leaves them bottom of Ligue 1, six points adrift of safety.
In other news, Paris Saint-Germain also secured their spot in the play-offs after defeating Nice 2-1 at Parc des Princes. The victory meant that PSG now have a two-point lead over Nice going into the final round of matches.
Overall, it has been another successful weekend for Marseille, with their success in the Champions League play-offs ensuring that they will not miss out on European football next season.