PARIS — Marseille took a big step Sunday toward qualifying for next season’s Champions League, winning 2-1 at Lille after another rival Rennes earlier lost 1-0 at Reims.
Marseille goalkeeper Steve Mandanda pumped his fists at the final whistle and was then mobbed by teammates, having made two fine saves from Victor Osimhen and Loic Remy early in the match. With Marseille playmaker Dimitri Payet out injured, midfielder Valentin Rongier elected to take it but his effort was saved by goalkeeper Mike Maignan diving to his left.
Marseille is 10 points behind league leader Paris Saint-Germain, which on Saturday drew 4-4 at Amiens.Lyon also faltered in its bid for a European place by drawing 1-1 at home to Strasbourg. Strasbourg almost scored an injury-time winner against Lyon but defender Alexander Djiku missed an open goal after a free kick hit the post and the ball came his way.
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