The French capital city of Marseille has been crowned as the champions of the Ligue 1 football league after defeating their fierce rivals, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), 1-0 on Saturday night.
The match was highly anticipated by fans who had been eagerly anticipating the result for weeks following the PSG's disappointing loss to Real Madrid in the Champions League final earlier this month. However, Marseille's victory was a major blow to PSG, who were looking to regain some form and position in the top flight.
The game started off in a tense fashion, with both teams struggling to find their rhythm on the ball. However, Marseille's goal came just moments into the second half when Payet scored from the penalty spot after a brilliant pass from Antoine Griezmann. The striker then converted his own penalty to give Marseille the lead.
Paris responded with a counter-attack that saw Thiago Silva score his first Ligue 1 goal of the season. However, Marseille's defense held firm and they held onto their lead until the end of the game.
With their victory over PSG, Marseille now have a commanding position in the table at third place in the Ligue 1 standings. This is significant because it means they are no longer in the bottom half of the table and are now looking towards a potential playoff push.
In addition to their impressive win, Marseille also secured their place in the UEFA Europa League group stage. They will face FC Schalke 04 next week in a crucial round-robin match, while they will also face FC Porto in the last-16 round of the competition.
Overall, Marseille's victory was a massive boost for the team and the fans, who were all hoping for a repeat performance from the club in the upcoming UEFA Champions League and Europa League competitions. Despite their disappointment at the defeat of PSG, Marseille showed resilience and determination to rise above their current struggles and secure their future in the footballing world.