Olympique de Marseille bounced back in spectacular fashion with a 5-2 away thrashing of Angers SCO in Ligue 1 on January 18, 2026. This emphatic victory for Marseille kept them firmly in the title conversation, while it was another demoralizing defeat for bottom-side Angers. The match was surprisingly open from the start, with Marseille taking an early lead only for Angers to equalize shortly after. Marseille then shifted gears, scoring twice before halftime to take a commanding 3-1 lead. The second half saw Marseille continue their attacking onslaught, adding two more goals to complete the rout. Angers managed a late consolation goal, but it did little to mask a defensive performance that was torn apart by Marseille's fluid attacking play. The result was a stark reminder of the gulf in class between the top and bottom of the French league.