Marseille came back from two goals down at Stade de Reims on Saturday evening to secure a thrilling 2-1 victory and move closer to securing their place in the top four of Ligue 1.
The game started with both teams looking to establish their dominance early on, but it was Marseille who took the lead through a powerful header from Dimitri Payet in the 28th minute. The French international's goal was followed by a second for Reims in the 45th minute, which gave them a comfortable lead going into halftime.
However, the visitors were not done yet as they fought back valiantly in the second half. In the 77th minute, Marseille equalized thanks to a stunning free-kick from Florian Thauvin, which found the bottom corner of the net. The equalizer sparked a burst of energy in the away team's ranks, and they continued to press hard for a winning goal.
In the final minutes of normal time, Marseille finally broke through again when Thauvin curled a perfect free-kick past the goalkeeper to give his side a 2-1 lead. The match went into extra time, and despite some intense pressure from Reims, Marseille held on to win the game.
The result means that Marseille is now just one point behind fourth-placed Paris Saint-Germain and has moved within touching distance of securing a top-four finish. It was a remarkable comeback for the visitors, who had been outplayed for much of the game. However, they refused to give up and fought until the end to earn a crucial three points.
Overall, this was a fantastic performance from Marseille, who showed incredible resilience and determination to come back from such a deficit against Reims. Their fans will be delighted with the result, and it sets them up well for the rest of the season.