A 93rd-minute goal from Moroccan Neil El Aynaoui secured a dramatic 1-0 victory for Lens over Marseille at the Stade Vélodrome in Ligue 1's Matchday 25.

The defeat puts Roberto De Zerbi's team at risk of losing their second-place position in the standings. If Nice secures a win over Lyon on Sunday, they will overtake Marseille, extending their winning streak to five consecutive victories.

Neil El Aynaoui became the hero of the night with his stoppage-time winner, assisted by Colombian Deiver Machado. However, goalkeeper Mathew Ryan was equally crucial, as the Australian shot-stopper frustrated Marseille’s attacking efforts with a series of key saves.

This victory extends Lens' impressive record at the Vélodrome, having won four of their last five visits, with their only defeat coming in the previous season.

The win provides a much-needed boost for Lens, who had been struggling with four consecutive defeats. Now, they are just three points away from Lyon, who occupy the sixth spot and the last European qualification position.

For Marseille, this marks their second defeat in three matches, leaving them a staggering 16 points behind leaders PSG. With Nice just three points behind, their hold on second place is now under serious threat.