Marseille and Monaco are set for another fiery duel in the south of France as the immigrants and workers of Marseille host the filthy-rich Monegasques.These two teams met in November and served up a five-goal thriller at the never-full Stade Louis II in Monte Carlo, one of the world’s most luxurious places to live. Les Marseilles took the lead but later went behind before former Arsenal misfit Sead Kolasinac snatched the winner in the eighth minute of added time. Si le Stade Vélodrome était un corps humain, son coeur serait situé dans la zone des Fanatics. pic.twitter.com/CDoNNNgmZZ— ᑭᒪᗩᑎETOᕼEᗰE 🌐Ⓜ️ (@planetom13) January 15, 2023 Two and a half months later, the Marseillais still have not lost, boasting eight victories in a row since 6 November. Their coach Igor Tudor says they have “grown a lot since that match”, more accustomed to the Croat’s system, more sure of themselves and their strengths, and more dangerous up front.##NAJAVA_MECA_6978972##Before this clash with Monaco, Tudor was as wary as ever. Every week, he warns his players not to think too far ahead but only to get ready for the next game. When reporters asked him about the upcoming Coupe the France game against Paris Saint-Germain, the former Verona tactician said the only game on his agenda is tonight’s one.”You don’t respect this game when it’s a significant match. In football, what you did before, nobody cares. If you lose one match, you have to make changes. If you lose two, there’s a big problem and if you lose three, everyone wants your head. This is the life of a coach. Therefore, even a coach who wins eight is not quiet, but a ninth victory in a row could tear a smile from him, all the same.”Marseille is still the only French club ever to win the Champions League, which gives their fans an edge over Paris Saint-Germain faithful. And they want to qualify for the Champions League again at all costs.LIGUE 1 – ROUND 20FridayLorient – Stade Rennais 2-1 (2-0)/Taibi 13, Le Bris 31 – Tait 73/Saturday19:00: (5.30) Troyes (3.70) Lens (1.68)23:00: (2.25) Olympique Marseille (3.50) Monaco (3.35)Sunday15:00: (3.25) Nice (3.20) Lille (2.45)17:00: (2.55) Auxerre (3.20) Montpellier (2.85)17:00: (2.45) Clermont (3.20) Nantes (3.25)17:00: (2.25) Brest (3.30) Angers (3.60)17:00: (2.35) Strasbourg (3.35) Toulouse (3.05)19:05: (4.80) Ajaccio (3.45) Olympique Lyon (1.80)22:45: (1.25) PSG (6.50) Reims (10.0)***odds are subject to change***
