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Lens’ nightmare week worsens with late Marseille defeat
Lens lost 2-1 at home to Marseille after conceding a goal in the 82nd minute, extending their run of defeats to three matches. The setback came days after Lens were thrashed 9-1 by Como in the Champions League, deepening pressure on a team whose fortunes have declined since last season.
Amine Gouiri scored early for Marseille before Florian Thauvin equalised in the 20th minute; substitute Keyliane Abdallah then scored the winner. Lens are 11th in Ligue 1, while Marseille have climbed to fourth after five consecutive league wins. Lille moved to second with a 2-1 win at Rennes, two points behind leaders Paris Saint-Germain.
In short
- Marseille beat Lens 2-1 with an 82nd-minute winner.
- Lens have lost three matches in a row.
- Marseille have won five successive league games.
Explained simply
Lens and Marseille are football clubs in France’s top division, Ligue 1. Lens had a much stronger season last year, but their form has since dipped, leaving them in mid-table.
Marseille are among France’s best-known clubs and are competing near the top of the table. League positions matter because they shape the race for the title and qualification for European competitions, including the Champions League.