Nice, France – Olympique Marseille delivered a stunning performance Friday night, dismantling OGC Nice with a resounding 5-1 victory in their Ligue 1 clash. The win propels Marseille to the top of the league standings, intensifying the competition for the coveted title.
The visitors asserted their dominance early in the match. Gabon international Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang opened the scoring in the 11th minute, setting the tone for Marseille’s offensive onslaught. Mason Greenwood then doubled the lead in the 33rd minute, further solidifying Marseille’s advantage.
Greenwood continued his stellar performance into the second half, netting his second goal of the night in the 53rd minute. This goal also marked his tenth of the season, extending his lead in the league’s top scorer chart. Timoth Weah further compounded Nice’s woes, adding a fourth goal for the visitors in the 58th minute.
Nice managed to pull one back through Mohamed-Ali Cho in the 63rd minute, but their hopes for a comeback were quickly extinguished. Brazilian Igor Paixão sealed the victory for Marseille with a fifth goal in the 74th minute, completing the rout.
With this emphatic win, Marseille now sits atop Ligue 1 with 28 points, one point ahead of Paris Saint-Germain. PSG is scheduled to face Le Havre on Saturday, a match that could potentially shift the league standings once again. The victory underscores Marseille’s ambition and determination to challenge for the Ligue 1 title this season.
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