Marseille edged a tight contest with a 1-0 home win against AS Monaco in French Ligue 1 on Sunday, December 15th, 2025. The only goal of the game came in the second half at the Stade Vélodrome, giving Marseille a crucial victory in their pursuit of a Champions League spot. The match was a tactical battle between two of Ligue 1's heavyweights, decided by a moment of quality in a game of few clear chances. The result allowed Marseille to leapfrog Monaco in the league table, making the race for the top three even more intriguing. The Marseille manager hailed the win as a statement of intent, while the Monaco coach was disappointed his team couldn't find a breakthrough.