Marseille and Lille played out a tense draw at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy. The result lifting Lille to second place in Ligue 1 and halting a four-game losing streak on the road.
With just two points separating five sides in the race for UEFA Champions League qualification, this encounter carried high stakes for both teams. Perhaps aware of what was on the line, each side approached the first half with caution. Their approach resulted in a largely uneventful opening period.
Marseille created the best chance of the half when Mason Greenwood threaded an incisive pass through to Michael Amir Murillo.
Overall, the first half offered little attacking flair, with only two shots on target both for the visitors.
