Reims Crush Marseille's Title Dreams and Threaten Their Silver Medal Position
Olympique de Marseille saw their already slim title hopes evaporate completely after a humiliating 1-3 defeat to Stade de Reims in Ligue 1's 27th round. With PSG now sitting a massive 22 points clear at the top after their victory over Saint-Étienne, the championship race is mathematically over with seven matches remaining.
Roberto De Zerbi's side now faces a serious fight to maintain their second position, with AS Monaco and OGC Nice closing in rapidly. Marseille's recent poor form - this marks their third defeat in five matches - has opened the door for their pursuers in what's becoming an intense battle for Champions League qualification.
2024-25, France - Ligue 1
Reims - Marseille 3:1 (1:0)
Goals: Nakamura, 29 (1:0); Diakhon, 51 (2:0); Edoa, 68 (3:0); Rongier, 78 (3:1)
Reims: Diouf Y.; Okumu; Akieme; Kipre; Buta A. (Sekine, 73); Gbane; Edoa; Koné Am. (Patrick Finn, 73); Diakhon (Ibrahim H., 59); Ito J.; Nakamura
Bench: Olliero; Jeng M.; Kone Ab.; Teuma; Sissoko N.
Marseille: Rulli; Balerdi (Maupay, 34); Cornelius De.; Lirola (Bennacer I., 46); Merlin Q. (Dedic A., 46); Greenwood; Kondogbia (Rowe J., 79); Rongier; Rabiot; Gouiri (U.Garcia, 79); Luis Henrique T.L.
Bench: de Lange; Murillo А.; Nadir B.; Bakola
