Only four points separate Marseille from seventh-placed Strasbourg, highlighting the competitive nature of the league as teams vie for European competition spots.

The team's strong performance was bolstered by a training camp in Italy prior to the match, despite an early equalizer from Brest's Abdallah Sima.

Gouiri opened the scoring with a well-placed shot in the eighth minute, but Sima equalized shortly after before Greenwood restored Marseille's lead.

With this victory, Marseille is now two points ahead of third-placed Lille and three points clear of fourth-placed Monaco, positioning them well for direct qualification to the UEFA Champions League.

Monaco's draw against Le Havre contributed to Marseille's rise in the standings, as they now sit firmly in second place.

Marseille secured second place in Ligue 1 with a convincing 4-1 victory against Brest on April 27, 2025, reclaiming their position in the race for Champions League qualification.

Amine Gouiri was the standout performer, scoring a hat trick with goals at the 8th, 45th, and 63rd minutes, while Mason Greenwood added another goal at the 37th minute.

As the season nears its end, the competition for Champions League qualification is intensifying, with six teams within six points of each other.

Marseille is currently 20 points behind league leaders Paris Saint-Germain, who have already secured the Ligue 1 title.

The top three teams in Ligue 1 qualify automatically for the Champions League group stage, while the fourth-placed team must enter qualifying rounds.

Gouiri, who joined Marseille from Rennes during the winter transfer window, has made a significant impact since his arrival, earning an ovation when substituted after his third goal.

In contrast, Montpellier's recent draw confirmed their relegation to the second tier after a disappointing season.