Marseille Draws 1-1 with Angers in Ligue 1

Marseille's hopes of closing the gap on Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain were dashed as they drew 1-1 against bottom club Angers, missing key opportunities to secure a win. The match featured early red cards for both teams, with Angers' Lilian Rao-Lisoa sent off in the 26th minute and Marseille's Neal Maupay following suit shortly after. Jonathan Rowe scored for Marseille in the 51st minute, but Farid El Melali equalized just three minutes later with a stunning free kick. The draw leaves Marseille in third place with 14 points, while Angers remains at the bottom with three points. Marseille's manager, Roberto De Zerbi, expressed disappointment over the team's performance and acknowledged the need for improvement. The match also saw a disallowed goal for Marseille after a foul was identified in the build-up during a VAR review.