Marseille’s free fall in Ligue 1 continued Saturday with a 1-3 loss at Reims, their fourth defeat in five matches. This latest setback puts them at risk of being overtaken by Monaco or Nice in the standings, potentially handing PSG the championship title today if they win at Saint-Étienne and the Monaco-Nice match ends in a draw.
The disaster started unfolding at the 29-minute mark when Keito Nakamura scored for the home team. In the second half, Nakamura assisted Mamadou Diakhon for the 2-0 lead. The score ballooned to 3-0 at the 68th minute courtesy of Atangana Edoa. Valentin Rongier managed to score a consolation goal for Marseille at the 78th minute, minimizing the damage.
Key Takeaways
- Marseille lost 1-3 to Reims, their fourth defeat in five matches.
- PSG could win the championship today with a win and a draw in the Monaco-Nice match.
- Keito Nakamura and Mamadou Diakhon were key players for Reims, with Nakamura scoring and assisting.
