The French capital, Marseille, has triumphed over its arch-rival, Strasbourg in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie. The match was highly anticipated as both teams had played their part in securing a place in the next stage of European football.
The first half saw Marseille dominate, with Mikel Arteta's team dominating possession and creating opportunities for goals. However, Strasbourg were not to be outdone, with midfielder, Mathieu Vidal scoring his first goal of the season in the 57th minute. This scored the match winner, giving Marseille a comfortable lead going into the second half.
In the second half, Marseille took the lead once again, thanks to a header from Nabil Fekir. However, Strasbourg fought back and equalised through a penalty kick by Yannick Bolasie. Despite this, Marseille held on to secure the win and move onto the last eight of the competition.
Payet, who made his debut in the tournament, was instrumental in helping Marseille to victory. He scored two goals, including the winner against Strasbourg, and also provided assists for the other goals. He is a key player for Marseille and has been praised for his contribution to the team's success.
Guendouzi, on the other hand, scored a stunning goal late in the game, which proved to be the decisive moment in the match. His strike was well-timed and precise, and it helped Marseille to claim a spot in the quarter-finals.
Despite their defeat, Marseille remain confident about their chances of progressing further in the tournament. They have shown that they can compete at such high levels and will undoubtedly return to the final stages of the competition one day soon.