Marseille, the defending champions, have defeated Olympique de Marseille in a thrilling match at the Stade Vélodrome on Saturday night. The match was full of excitement and drama, with both teams playing their hearts out.
The game started off slowly, with both sides creating chances but failing to convert them into goals. However, it was Marseille who broke the deadlock in the 44th minute through a header from Lucas Ocampos. It was a well-deserved goal for the visitors as they had been the dominant team throughout the first half.
Olympique de Marseille tried to come back in the second half, but Marseille held firm and refused to give up any points. They continued to create chances and eventually scored again in the 76th minute through a penalty kick awarded for handball. It was a controversial decision, but it did not stop Marseille from taking the lead.
In the end, Marseille managed to hold onto their lead until the final whistle, securing all three points against Olympique de Marseille. The win puts Marseille top of the table once again, with only one point separating them from Paris Saint-Germain.
This is Marseille's fourth consecutive victory in the Ligue 1 season, and they look set to challenge for the title this year. It was a fantastic display of football from Marseille, and they will be looking forward to facing PSG next weekend.