On Saturday night, Marseille played host to Nice in the 20th round of the Ligue 1 season. The match was crucial for both teams as it would determine whether either side could secure a spot in Europe's elite club competition.

In what turned out to be a closely contested encounter, Marseille emerged victorious with a narrow 1-0 win over their arch-rivals. Despite the scoreline, this victory is significant because it puts them just one point behind league leaders Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), who have already secured their place in the UEFA Champions League next season.

For Marseille, this result is particularly important given that they currently sit second in the table and can still qualify for the Champions League if they manage to finish above PSG at the end of the season. A victory against Nice on Saturday meant that they were able to maintain their position in the top four and keep themselves in contention for a top-four finish.

The victory also comes at a crucial time for Marseille, who have been struggling to find form recently. They had lost three of their last four matches before this weekend's game and needed a strong performance to get back on track.

Despite facing a strong challenge from Nice, Marseille were able to hold on to their lead and secure all three points. The team will now look ahead to their next match against Lille on Tuesday, hoping to build on their recent success and continue their push towards securing a top-four finish.