After four consecutive winless matches, Olympique Marseille found their way back to victory, securing a 2-0 win against Stade Rennais to edge closer to European positions—just five points away with a game in hand.

Guided by Gennaro Gattuso, the team concluded a successful weekend, marked by a Europa League triumph over Ajax (4-3) and a Sunday recovery in Ligue 1. Marseille, previously struggling with inconsistent results, re-entered the game.

Aubameyang, converting a penalty in the eighth minute, relieved Marseille from early pressure, allowing them to control the match. The second half witnessed some tense moments with almost consecutive red cards for Wooh (Stade Rennais) and Ndiaye (Marseille), leaving both teams with ten players.

Between the first and second halves, Ounahi emerged to seal Stade Rennais' fate. Despite a couple of scares, they couldn't mount a comeback, succumbing to a defeat against a Marseille side that, after four disappointments, savored the taste of victory once again. This win not only halted a potential crisis following a string of poor results but also brought joy back to the Marseille camp.