Marseille showcased their dominance with a commanding 5-1 victory over Le Havre, solidifying their position as second in Ligue 1 and closing in on Paris Saint-Germain, who remain seven points ahead.

First-Half Brilliance Seals the Win

While Luis Enrique Martínez and his squad celebrated their French Super Cup triumph in Qatar, Roberto De Zerbi’s men focused on ensuring victory against the league's bottom-ranked side. Marseille quickly set the tone, deciding the match in the first half with an unassailable 3-0 lead.

Valentin Rongier opened the scoring with a thunderous long-range strike, followed by Bilal Nadir, who slotted home from inside the box. Just before halftime, Neal Paupay headed in a precise cross from Quentin Merlin, leaving Le Havre reeling.

Second Half Highlights

The onslaught continued in the second half as Elye Wahi capitalized on a perfect assist from Mason Greenwood in the 66th minute. Ulisses Garcia extended the lead in the 75th minute, while André Ayew managed a consolation goal for Le Havre in the 85th.

The 5-1 rout underscored Marseille’s determination to keep their title hopes alive, relying on potential missteps by PSG to close the gap.