Marseille end five-game losing streak to climb out of Ligue 1 relegation zone
In the relegation zone at kick-off, the French giants desperately needed a victory in the final match of Matchday 6 in Ligue 1.
According to France 24, in the relegation zone at kick-off, the French giants desperately needed a victory in the final match of Matchday 6 in Ligue 1.
It was a must-win match for Marseille on Sunday in Troyes. They got the job done with a 2-0 win, thanks to goals from Moroccan player Amine Harit and Algerian Himad Abdelli.
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