The French capital is set for another exciting season, as Marseille prepares for the Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday night. With their first game in the league since the summer break, they have been buzzing about their chances of qualifying for the competition this season.
In front of their home crowd, Marseille took a commanding lead against Nice in the second leg of their Champions League tie at the Stade de France. The hosts struggled to keep up with Marseille's pace and rhythm, but eventually found the back of the net through a header from Yannick Bolasie.
With just over two minutes remaining, Marseille were awarded a penalty kick after an offside foul by Nice defender Benoît Mouchard. However, the referee ruled it a goal, giving Marseille the advantage. The goal was enough to secure their spot in the quarter-finals, while Nice would have needed a better result to qualify.
However, there was no let-up for Marseille as they continued to dominate the match. They struck again in the 75th minute when Cédric Oduro scored his first goal of the season to give them a comfortable 2-0 lead. This was followed by a goal from Mathieu Valbuena in the 84th minute, before a late winner from Antoine Griezmann gave Marseille the win.
The victory means that Marseille will face either Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid in the quarter-finals of the tournament, with both teams having won their last two games. The winner will be crowned the champions of Europe, while the loser will advance to the semi-finals.
Despite their early struggles against Nice, Marseille has shown great resilience and determination throughout the season. Their performance against Nice demonstrated how well they can adapt to different styles of play and compete at a high level. It's clear that they are now looking to continue building towards the title, and the Champions League quarter-finals offer a huge opportunity for them to do so.
For fans of the city, this is a crucial moment in their history, and the pressure is on them to perform to their full potential. As they prepare for their final four matches of the season, they remain focused on delivering another thrilling campaign in the French capital.