Ligue 1: Marseille Consolidates Third Place with 3-1 Win Over Lens

Marseille Strengthens Grip on Third Place with Lens Victory

Marseille took the lead early in the second half through Valentin Rongier...

Pierre-Emile Højbjerg's late goal sealed Marseille's 3-1 win over Lens, extending the team's unbeaten away streak to three games.

Pierre-Emile Højbjerg sealed Marseille's 3-1 victory over Lens in the French league with a late free kick, courtesy of VAR's intervention. The Denmark midfielder struck in the 89th minute.

The decisive moment came when Rémy Labeau-Lascary's potential equalizer was disallowed due to a foul by Angelo Fulgini in the buildup. The VAR review sparked outrage among the home fans.

The crowd's frustration intensified when former Lens player Elye Wahi entered the pitch for Marseille, further fueling the tense atmosphere.

Marseille took the lead early in the second half through Valentin Rongier, who was set up by Neal Maupay's clever play. Maupay was released into the box by a precise pass from Mason Greenwood.

The visitors doubled their advantage in the 57th minute with a swift counterattack, culminating in Luis Henrique's clinical finish.

Lens pulled a goal back in the 80th minute through Angelo Fulgini, who tapped in from close range after M'Bala Nzola's efforts were twice blocked on the line.

Rémy Labeau-Lascary thought he had equalized for Lens in the 86th minute, but his goal was disallowed due to Fulgini's foul in the buildup, and Marseille sealed the win with Pierre-Emile Højbjerg's late free kick.

Marseille's victory solidified its third-place standing, marking its third consecutive away win.

Meanwhile, Roberto De Zerbi's squad has struggled at home, failing to secure a win in its last three matches.