Marseille’s Victory in the French Cup
In a critical match for their morale and season trajectory, Marseille triumphed over Rennes with a solid 3-0 victory on Tuesday, securing their place in the quarterfinals of the French Cup. This win was essential for the southern club, especially following their disappointing exit from the Champions League just a week earlier, where they suffered a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Club Brugge. Following that lackluster performance, they managed only a 2-2 draw against Paris FC in Ligue 1, where they had squandered a two-goal advantage.
Match Highlights
The game against Rennes began with a quick breakthrough; within just two minutes, Amine Gouiri struck first, finding the net from close range against his former teammates thanks to a determined effort from Timothy Weah, who retrieved the ball in a dangerous position. Just after the half-time break, Gouiri showcased his playmaking abilities by assisting Mason Greenwood in the 46th minute. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang later added the final goal in the 83rd minute, effectively securing Marseille’s victory on the counter.
Reims Advances
Meanwhile, Reims joined Marseille in the next stage of the tournament, also achieving a 3-0 win, this time over Le Mans.
Marseille’s Season Context
These recent struggles marked a striking contrast for Marseille, a club with a proud history that includes lifting the Champions League trophy in 1993. Currently, they sit third in the French league standings, trailing nine points behind their arch-rivals Paris Saint-Germain. The two teams are set to clash this weekend in the highly anticipated rivalry known as ‘Le Classique’.
