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Lionel Messi and Karim Benzema scored for Marseille in their 2-1 win over Monaco at the Stade Vélodrome on Saturday. The Argentine forward, who has been in sensational form this season, opened the scoring in the 14th minute with a well-taken header from a corner kick. Benzema then added a late goal to seal the victory for his team, heading home a cross from Florian Thauvin in the 89th minute. It was a tough day for Monaco, who have struggled for consistency this season under new coach Lucien Favre. The visitors had chances to level the game but were unable to find the back of the net. Despite the loss, Monaco will be encouraged by their performance against one of Europe's top teams. They showed great resilience and determination,Ligue 1 Express and it is clear that they have a lot of talent within their squad. On the other hand, Marseille will be pleased with their victory, especially given the difficult circumstances surrounding their match against the Ligue 1 champions. Overall, it was a thrilling encounter between two top-tier sides, and both teams will be looking forward to the next challenge ahead. |
