OM edges toward CL spot in Ligue 1

Second-placed Marseille is close to nailing down their Champions League spot for the next season as they beat Reims 1-0 in Ligue 1. Brazil midfielder Gerson spilled past Andreaw Gravillon to fire home a low strike in the 83rd moment after Marseille had battled against Reims for a large part of the match to maintain control. Reims almost scored in the 37th past the Marseille goalkeeper Steve Mandanda however Luan Peres cleared Mitchell Van Bergen's heaved endeavor off the line.

Mandanda saved the side by saving a short proximity header from Marshall Munetsi in the 76th. In another match, Rennes kept up with their push for a European compartment by whipping Lorient 5-0 to sit third on the table as PSG has already etched their name down as this season’s champions.