Lille secured their place in the UEFA Champions League playoffs with a convincing 2-1 victory over Marseille on Saturday. The French side, who had been struggling to find form this season, came out strong and dominated the match from the outset.

In the first half, Lille dominated possession and looked like they would be able to dominate the game. They controlled the ball with ease and were constantly creating chances for their forwards. However, Marseille were not easily rattled and fought back with determination.

In the 67th minute, Lille finally broke through. Substituted striker Antoine Griezmann scored his second goal of the night, putting Lille ahead 2-0. Marseille were unable to扳 even and were forced to settle for a draw.

The second half saw both teams continue to battle it out, but Lille remained in control. In the 88th minute, substitute defender Kevin Mavry added a third goal for Lille, making the final score 3-1.

Marseille manager Clément Cardoso was disappointed with the result and said that his team should have done better. "We were very close to scoring, but we couldn't put the game away," he said.

Despite the loss, Lille still have a good chance of reaching the knockout stages of the Champions League. They will now face either Lyon or Paris Saint-Germain in the next round, and the outcome will depend on how well they perform against these two teams.

Overall, the victory for Lille is a significant boost for their season and gives them hope of securing a spot in the Champions League. It also shows that Marseille, despite being one of the top teams in Europe, can still struggle against more dominant opponents.