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Lille Tops Marseille 2-1, Tightens Champions League Race

3/23/2026

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Olivier Giroud of Lille came off the bench to score the winning header against Marseille in the final minutes, giving Lille a 2-1 victory.
Lille responded to Ethan Nwaneri's first-half goal for Marseille with Thomas Meunier's equalizing strike shortly after halftime.
Lille is two points behind third-placed Marseille in Ligue 1 standings.
Marseille's defeat leaves them vulnerable, with Lyon close behind in the race for Champions League qualification.

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Olivier Giroud of Lille came off the bench to score the winning header against Marseille in the final minutes, giving Lille a 2-1 victory.
Lille responded to Ethan Nwaneri's first-half goal for Marseille with Thomas Meunier's equalizing strike shortly after halftime.
Lille is two points behind third-placed Marseille in Ligue 1 standings.
Marseille's defeat leaves them vulnerable, with Lyon close behind in the race for Champions League qualification.