Marseille and Monaco played out a thrilling encounter at the Stade Vélodrome in Marseille, France, on Sunday evening. The match ended in a goalless draw, leaving both teams on even ground after a closely contested contest.
The match was filled with intensity from start to finish, as both sides looked to establish their dominance early on. However, it was Monaco who managed to take the lead in the 47th minute through a stunning strike from French international Florian Thauvin.
Marseille responded immediately, however, with a well-taken goal from winger Florian Gueydan in the 52nd minute. The result meant that both teams had created plenty of chances throughout the match, but ultimately were unable to find the back of the net.
Despite the lack of goals, the match was a testament to the skill and determination of both teams. Marseille, led by coach Lucien Favre, showed their resilience in the face of pressure, while Monaco's young squad displayed a lot of promise.
Both teams will be disappointed not to have taken the three points they sought, but it is clear that there is still much to play for in this league season. It will be interesting to see how the rest of the campaign unfolds, and whether either team can build on their recent form to secure a top-four spot come the end of the season.