Marseille and Monaco were set to face off in an intense battle for points on Sunday afternoon at the Stade de France. Both teams had been performing well in recent weeks, with Marseille having won their last three games while Monaco had picked up two victories.

The match was expected to be a high-scoring affair, with both sides boasting strong attacking options. However, it quickly became clear that this would not be the case as the game started off slowly. Neither side created many clear-cut chances in the opening stages, and it was only after 25 minutes that either team managed to break through.

However, Monaco's dominance soon began to show as they began to control possession and create more scoring opportunities. Their forward play was particularly effective, with Antoine Griezmann and Kylian Mbappe creating numerous chances for themselves and their teammates.

Meanwhile, Marseille also had their moments of brilliance, with Florian Thauvin and Dimitri Payet finding the back of the net in quick succession. But despite their efforts, the French champions struggled to find a way past their opponents' defense.

As the second half progressed, both teams continued to push forward and create chances, but it was Monaco who ultimately emerged victorious. They capitalized on a rare error from Marseille's goalkeeper, with a goal from Griezmann securing all three points for their side.

Despite the loss, Marseille will take heart from their performance against one of the top teams in Ligue 1. They showed that they can compete with the best when given the right opportunity, and their fans will hope that they can build on this success going into the rest of the season.