Marseille snap losing skid with win at Troyes

Marseille ended their four-game losing streak in Ligue 1 with a 2-0 victory over Troyes on Sunday. Struggling Marseille had found themselves in the relegation zone after suffering five consecutive losses in all competitions. However, two second-half goals by Amine Harit and Himad Abdelli lifted the team to 13th place in the standings.

Coach Bruno Genesio had emphasized the importance of halting the club's decline just before a demanding schedule of eight matches in 28 days. Injuries and suspensions, including Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg's injury and Timothy Weah's suspension, made the task more challenging. Harit assisted the opening goal with a cross from Emerson Palmieri, while Abdelli converted a late penalty to secure the win for Marseille.

Troyes came close to equalising just before Abdelli's penalty, but Renaud Ripart's post-blocked volley denied them a draw. Earlier in the day, Rennes moved up to third place with a 4-1 victory over Auxerre, while Nice came from behind to defeat Strasbourg 2-1.