In the latest round of Ligue 1 action, Lens secured their place in the top flight with a narrow victory over Nice, while Marseille moved up to fourth spot and made it three points clear at the top of their group. Here's a breakdown of the standings:
Lens - The home team has been in excellent form recently, winning all six games they have played this season and scoring nine goals in the process. They have also had some standout performances from their key players, with captain Thierry Henry scoring two goals in his last game. However, they will be without captain Jean-Claude Dusart for the next few weeks due to injury.
Marseille - Despite losing two of their last four games, Marseille still managed to secure a draw against Nice, which was enough to keep them above the relegation zone. Their goal difference is currently the best in the league, with seven goals scored in eight matches. They will need to improve defensively if they want to stay in the top half of the table.
The next round of Ligue 1 action takes place on March 9th, when Lens host Nice at the Stade de France, while Marseille travel to Montpellier to face Nantes. Both teams will be looking to bounce back after recent struggles and close out the season strong.