Olympique de Marseille clinched a narrow 2-1 win against Clermont Foot at Stade Vélodrome in a match where Les Olympiens faced challenges despite having the clearest opportunities.

During the Ligue 1 Matchday 16 encounter, Marseille seized the lead in the 26th minute through a remarkable team play, concluding with a goal by Panamanian talent Michael Murillo.

As the second half approached its conclusion, the home team extended their lead with Amine Harat capitalizing on a rebound from goalkeeper Mary Diaw in the 42nd minute, setting the score at 2-0.

After missing multiple opportunities throughout the game, Genaro Gattuso’s squad faced a momentary setback when, in the 58th minute, substitute striker Jim Alllevinah narrowed the gap for Clermont.

However, this spirited effort proved insufficient for the visitors, as Les Minots secured their victory, marking their third consecutive league triumph and bringing them closer to European spots.

Meanwhile, Clermont Foot’s struggles persist as they remain winless, positioned deep in the standings, with the looming threat of relegation becoming a tangible concern.