Mason Greenwood converted a penalty to secure a 1-1 draw for Olympique de Marseille against Strasbourg on Sunday at the Stade Vélodrome.

Mika Biereth’s career resembles that of a journeyman despite him being only 21. When the London-born Danish striker joined Monaco last week it was already his fifth club.

Monaco missed the chance to move level on points with second-placed Marseille in Ligue 1 as they were held to a 2-2 draw at Nantes on Friday despite a second-half comeback. Adi Huetter's side remain in third place, nine points behind leaders Paris Saint ...

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The vice-leader of the top league, Olympique Marseille, and the third-placed team, AS Monaco, were eliminated in the second round (1/16 finals) of the French Cup. Both teams lost in penalty shootouts to rivals also from Ligue 1.

Roberto De Zerbi's Marseille were dumped out of the French Cup on Tuesday, losing to Lille on penalties in a dramatic tie in the last 32 at the Velodrome after Luis Henrique's stunning strike had rescued them in normal time.

Adi Hutter's Monaco have 31 points, miss chance to level on points with 2nd place Olympique Marseille in standings - Anadolu Ajansı

In a thrilling Ligue 1 match, Monaco drew 2-2 against Nantes after coming back from a two-goal deficit. Matthis Abline and Kelvin Amian scored early for Nantes, but Monaco's Breel Embolo and Mohammed Salisu quickly equalized.

Overall though, it has been a disappointing week, because Marseille were dumped out of the Coupe de France on Tuesday, losing on penalties to Lille at the Velodrome, despite taking all the momentum into the shootout after Luis Henrique 's 96th-minute leveller.

Lille warmed up for next week's trip to Liverpool in the Champions League by coming from behind to beat Nice 2-1 on Friday and climb up to third place in Ligue 1 as they capitalised on Monaco's surprise defeat earlier.

Ligue 1 McDonald’s, Matchday 17, 11/01/2025Marseille have produced a morale-boosting comeback win at Rennes’ Roazhon Park, further staking their claim for a Champions League qualification. Arnaud

Mason Greenwood scored and set up a goal for Adrien Rabiot as Marseille won at Rennes 2-1 to move four points behind Ligue 1 leader Paris Saint-Germain